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unisex Unisex is an adjective indicating something is not sex-specific, i.e. is suitable for any type of sex. The term can also mean gender-blindness or gender neutrality. The term 'unisex' was coined as a neologism in the 1960s and was used fairly info ...

given name and surname of Irish origin. As a feminine given name, a secondary origin is as an alternate form of

Carla Carla is the feminized version of Carl, Carlos or Charles, from ''ceorl'' in Old English, which means "free man". Notable people with the name include: * Carla, French singer and former member of the children's music group Kids United * Carla A ...

, Carol or Caroline. Notable people with the name include:

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Ben Carlin Frederick Benjamin Carlin (27 July 1912 – 7 March 1981) was an Australian adventurer who was the first person to circumnavigate the world in an amphibious vehicle. Born in Northam, Western Australia, Carlin attended Guildford Grammar ...

(1912–1981), Australian adventurer and engineer *

Bertinazzi Carlo Antonio Bertinazzi (2 December 1710, in Turin – 6 September 1783), known as Carlin, was an Italian actor and author. He is known to have traveled with Giacomo Casanova's mother, Zanetta Farussi, to St Petersburg Saint Petersburg ( ...

(1710–1783), actor and author, also known as Carlin * Bob Carlin (born 1953), musician * Brian Carlin (born 1950), baseball player * Charles Creighton Carlin (1866-1938), politician *

Clay Carlin This is a list of characters from '' South of Nowhere'', the American television program created by Thomas W. Lynch. Carlin family Spencer Carlin Ohio to Los Angeles, California. Season 1 focused on the issue of her own sexual orientation ...

(1989–2007), fictional character *

Daniel Carlin Daniel Carlin (born September 27, 1959) is the founder and CEO of the connected care telemedicine practicWorldClinic He is a former U.S. Navy chief medical officer who has served as a refugee camp physician on the Afghanistan–Pakistan frontier ...

(born 1959), doctor * Dan Carlin (born 1965), political commentator *

Dave Carlin Dave Carlin is chairman of the College of DuPage Board of Trustees, former Republican candidate for state representative A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. Two federations liter ...

, politician *

David Carlin David R. Carlin Jr. (born 1938) is an American politician, author, and professor of sociology and philosophy. Life and career Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Carlin has resided in Newport since 1972. He was a Democratic majority leader of the ...

(born 1938), politician and sociologist *

Dermot Carlin Dermot Carlin is a Gaelic footballer for the Killyclogher St Mary's club and the Tyrone county team. He was a member of the squad that won the county's first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 2003. In the same year he was part of th ...

, football player *

Gavin Carlin Gavin Carlin (born 6 February 1985 from Derry) is a professional Northern Irish darts player who currently playing in the Professional Darts Corporation events. He attended UK Q-School in 2019, where he won a two-year Tour Card after finishing ...

(born 1985), Irish darts player *

George Carlin George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of countercul ...

(1937–2008), comedian and social critic *

Glen Carlin This is a list of characters from '' South of Nowhere'', the American television program created by Thomas W. Lynch. Carlin family Spencer Carlin Ohio to Los Angeles, California. Season 1 focused on the issue of her own sexual orientation and ...

, fictional character * John Carlin (disambiguation), multiple people **

John Carlin (actor) John Carlin (6 November 1929 – 19 November 2017) was a Scottish actor. He appeared on television from 1957 to 1992 and has 109 credits from films and television series. Early years Carlin was born on 6 November 1929 in Johnstone, Scotland, ...

(1929–2017) Scottish actor. **

John Carlin (businessman) Red Hot Organization (RHO) is a not-for-profit, 501(c) 3, international organization dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture. Since its inception in 1989, over 400 artists, producers and directors have contributed to over 15 compilati ...

(born 1955), American entrepreneur, art historian and record producer ** John Carlin (footballer) (1871–?), English footballer for Liverpool F.C. ** John Carlin (journalist) (born 1956), journalist and author ** John Carlin (umpire) (1861–1944), cricketer and test umpire ** John P. Carlin, Assistant Attorney General for Justice National Security Division ** John W. Carlin (born 1940), governor of Kansas, 1979–1987, and Archivist of the United States, 1995–2005 * Leo Carlin (born 1937), American football businessman * Leo P. Carlin (1908–1999), mayor * Luke Carlin (born 1980), baseball player * Lynn Carlin (born 1938), actress *

Martin Carlin Martin Carlin (c. 1730–1785) was a Parisian ''ébéniste'' (cabinet-maker), born at Freiburg, who was received as Master ''Ébéniste'' at Paris on 30 July 1766. Renowned for his "graceful furniture mounted with Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, ...

(c.1730–1785), cabinetmaker * Máiréad Carlin (born 1988), singer *

Mary Carlin Yates Mary Carlin Yates (born 1946 in Portland, Oregon) was a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. State Department and was one of two deputy commanders of the United States Africa Command until June 2009. Yates retired in September 2011 after 31 years ...

(born 1946), civil servant *

Mike Carlin Michael Carlin (born October 6, 1958) is an American comic book writer, editor, and executive. He has worked principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics since the 1970s. Early life Carlin attended the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan, ...

(born 1958), comic book writer and editor * Patrick Carlin (1832–1895), recipient of the Victoria Cross *

Paul N. Carlin Paul Nestor Carlin (August 25, 1931 – April 25, 2018) was an American businessman and former United States Postal Service official. He served as the United States Postmaster General from January 1, 1985 to January 7, 1986. Education Carlin wa ...

, civil servant * Phillips Carlin (1894–1971), broadcaster and executive *

Robert Carlin Robert Hugh Carlin (February 10, 1901 – October 22, 1991) was a Canadian labour union organizer and politician, who represented the electoral district of Sudbury in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1943 to 1948. He was a member of t ...

(1901–1991), union organizer and politician * Sean Carlin (born 1967), hammer thrower *

Spencer Carlin Spencer Carlin is a fictional character from ''South of Nowhere'', a television series produced by Noggin LLC for its teen block, The N. Spencer attends King High, the central setting for the show. She is portrayed by Gabrielle Christian, and has ...

, fictional character *

Sydney Carlin (disambiguation) Sydney Carlin may refer to: * Sydney Carlin (politician) Sydney Lynn Carlin (born November 20, 1944) is a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 66th district. She has served since 2003. Carlin was challenge ...

, multiple people * Trevor Carlin, racing team owner * Vince Carlin, civil servant *

Willie Carlin William Carlin (6 October 1940 – 10 June 2024) was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder. During his career, he made over 400 appearances in the Football League, scoring 74 times. He began his career with his hometow ...

(born 1940), football player * William P. Carlin (1829–1903), Army General

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Carlin Glynn Carlin Glynn (born February 19, 1940) is an American singer and retired actress. She is the mother of actress Mary Stuart Masterson. Life and career Glynn was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended Mirabeau B. Lamar High School in Houston, Texas ...

(born 1940), American actress *

Carlin Hartman Carlin Hartman (born August 14, 1972) is a basketball coach who currently is the Associate head coach at Florida. He is a 1990 graduate of Grand Island Senior High School in Grand Island, NY. As a senior, he was an Honorable Mention McDonald' ...

(born 1972), American basketball coach *

Carlin Hudson Carlin Xiaoying Hudson (born November 1, 1996) is an American former soccer defender. She is the director of strategy for the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Playing career Yale Bulldogs Hudson attended Yale University, where, as a wal ...

(born 1996), American soccer player *

Carlin Isles Carlin Isles (born November 21, 1989) is an American rugby union player who plays for the United States national rugby sevens team. With 202 tries, Isles is first for the United States in career tries scored, ahead of teammate Perry Baker. Isle ...

(born 1989), American rugby sevens player *

Carlin Itonga Carlin Itonga (born 11 December 1982) is a former professional footballer who played as a striker. Career Itonga was born in the DR Congo, and raised in England. He began his career with Arsenal, winning the FA Youth Cup in 2001, but he made j ...

(born 1982), Congolese football player *

Carlin Meyer Carlin Meyer (born September 7, 1948) is an American law professor, feminist, and expert on issues of sex, sexuality, family and gender. Meyer is professor emerita at New York Law School. Early life Carlin Meyer was born on September 7, 1948, ...

(born 1948), American professor * Carlin Romano, American literary critic * Carlin Craig Woodruff Jr., known as

Carlos Morales (actor) Carlin Craig Woodruff Jr., known by his stage name Carlos Morales, is a Filipino actor and director. Personal life Morales was born in Olongapo City, Philippines to Lilia and Carlin Woodruff and is the youngest of four children. His father was an ...

, Filipino actor and director *

Carlin Yoder Carlin Yoder is an American politician who served as a member of the Indiana Senate for the 12th district from 2008 to 2016. Education Yoder is a graduate of Indiana University South Bend. Senate Yoder represented the 12th district in the In ...

, American politician

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