Carel

Strong yet songful, Carel is a gender-neutral moniker with a complex origin story and possible meanings. It seems to have a mixture of German, Irish, French, and English roots, making it quite the cultural appellation. One suggestion is that it’s a diminutive of the popular girl’s name, Carol, maybe giving it the meanings “farmer,” “song of joy,” and “strong.” Another possibility is that it comes from the boy’s name, Carl, which gives it the definition of “champion.” Looking at the bigger picture, Carel can remind baby that they can rely on their own inner strength and that life is far more joyful with them in it, so much so that it might make you sing every time you hear their name.