Caryl is both a

unisex given name A unisex name (also known as an epicene name, a gender-neutral name or an androgynous name) is a given name that is not gender-specific. Unisex names are common in the English-speaking world, especially in the United States. By contrast, some co ...

and

surname In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several give ...

. As a given name, it is an alternate form of Carol that is common for women and Carroll that is uncommon for men. It is also an uncommon surname.

Given name

* Caryl Bagot, 6th Baron Bagot (1877–1961), Irish Guards officer *

Caryl Brahms Doris Caroline Abrahams (8 December 1901 – 5 December 1982), commonly known by the pseudonym Caryl Brahms, was an English critic, novelist, and journalist specialising in the theatre and ballet. She also wrote film, radio and television scri ...

(1901–1982), pseudonym of English writer Doris Caroline Abrahams (1901–1982) *

Caryl Chessman Caryl Whittier Chessman (May 27, 1921 – May 2, 1960) was a convicted robber, kidnapper, serial rapist, and writer who was sentenced to death for a series of crimes committed in January 1948 in the Los Angeles area. Chessman was charged with 17 ...

(1921–1960), convicted robber and rapist *

Caryl Churchill Caryl Lesley Churchill (born 3 September 1938) is a British playwright known for dramatising the abuses of power, for her use of non- naturalistic techniques, and for her exploration of sexual politics and feminist themes.

(born 1938), English playwright *

Caryl Parry Jones Caryl Parry Jones (born 16 April 1958) is a Welsh singer, actress and presenter. She was born in the Flintshire village of Ffynnongroyw and attended Ysgol Glan Clwyd in St. Asaph, but now lives in Cowbridge, in the Vale of Glamorgan. Career ...

(born 1958), Welsh singer * Caryl Kristensen (born 1960), American comedian, sitcom actor and daytime talk show host *

Caryl Parker Haskins Caryl Parker Haskins (1908–2001) was an American scientist, author, inventor, philanthropist, governmental adviser and pioneering entomologist in the study of ant biology. Along with Franklin S. Cooper, he founded the Haskins Laboratories, a pr ...

(1908–2001), American scientist, author, inventor and philanthropist *

Caryl Phillips Caryl Phillips (born 13 March 1958) is a Kittitian-British novelist, playwright and essayist. Best known for his novels (for which he has won multiple awards), Phillips is often described as a Black Atlantic writer, since much of his fictional ...

(born 1958), Kittitian-British writer * Caryl Righetti (born 1984), Swiss footballer *

Caryl Thomas Caryl Thomas (born 19 February 1986) is a Welsh Rugby Union player. She plays loosehead prop for Wales and Worcester Warriors. She represented Wales at the 2021 Women's Six Nations Championship. Club career Thomas began her club career with Bat ...

(born 1986), Welsh rugby union player * Caryl Rae Weston (1941–2014), New Zealand professor of banking and management

Surname

Joseph Caryl Joseph Caryl (November 1602 – 25 February 1673) was an English ejected minister. Life He was born in London, educated at Merchant Taylors' School, and graduated at Exeter College, Oxford, and became preacher at Lincoln's Inn. He frequently p ...

(1602–1673), English theologian *

Ronnie Caryl Ronnie Caryl (10 February 1953 – 18 December 2023) was an English guitarist who was a member of the band Flaming Youth. Over the years Caryl worked alongside Phil Collins, plus David Hentschel, Michel Polnareff, Lulu, Stephen Bishop, Eric ...

(born 1953), English guitarist

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