Carlina

Irish

"little champion"

Carlina Origin and Meaning

The name Carlina is a girl's name.

Carlina is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It functions as a diminutive form of Carla, which is the feminine version of Carl or Charles, meaning "free man" or "strong." The name also has Italian and Spanish usage, where the "-ina" suffix adds a sense of endearment or delicacy. Interestingly, Carlina is also the name of a genus of thistle plants, adding a botanical dimension to the name's associations. While never extremely common in the United States, Carlina saw modest usage in the mid-20th century. The name has a melodic, romantic quality with its soft sounds and rhythmic three syllables. Carlina balances traditional roots with a distinctive, slightly exotic flair that sets it apart from more common variants like Caroline or Carolina.

Famous People Named Carlina

• Carlina Renae White also known as Nejdra "Netty" Nance, American woman who solved her own kidnapping case and was reunited with her biological parents 23 years after being abducted as an infant from the Harlem Hospital Center in New York City

The name Carlina in Pop Culture

• "Abducted: The Carlina White Story " Lifetime network film