Carmilla

Hebrew

"garden"

Carmilla Origin and Meaning

The name Carmilla is a girl's name.

Carmilla is a feminine name with literary origins, most famously associated with Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's 1872 Gothic novella featuring a female vampire character named Carmilla, predating even Bram Stoker's Dracula. The name likely derives from 'Carmela' or 'Carmel,' which has Hebrew origins meaning 'garden' or 'vineyard of God.' Carmilla has a flowing, romantic sound with its melodic syllables and gentle ending. While uncommon in most English-speaking countries, it offers an intriguing alternative to more familiar names like Camilla or Carmela. The Gothic literary connection gives it a mysterious, somewhat dramatic flair that might appeal to parents with an appreciation for classic literature or unconventional name choices that still maintain feminine elegance.

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The name Carmilla in Pop Culture

• Carmilla 1872 novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
• Carmilla Karnstein main character in 'Carmilla', web series, a modern reinvention of Le Fanu's novella
• Carmilla Frost character in Marvel Comics
• Carmilla Black (born Thasanee Rappaccini) aka Scorpion character in Marvel Comics