Save Type Settlement Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɑː.laɪl/(British English) /ˈkɑɹ.laɪl/(American English) [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links Originally called by the Romans Luguvalium meaning "stronghold of Lugus". Later the Brythonic element ker "fort" was appended to the name of the city. This is the name of a city in Cumbria in northern England. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details RootLugus (given name)Given Name DescendantsCarlyle, Carlisle(English) Surname DescendantsCarlisle, Carlyle(English)