Erla

Erla is a gender-neutral name with roots across northern Europe and Scandinavia. As a form of Jarl, a Scandinavian variant of Earl, Erla can refer to a “descendant of Jarl” in honor of an ancestor. Erla is also considered to be directly inspired by the British Earl, simply swapping its last two letters to make quite a noticeable and musical change. From Jarl and Earl, Erla adopts the meanings “nobleman,” “earl,” “chieftain,” and “warrior,” which can speak to baby’s tenacity and bravery.