Earle

See also: earle

English

Proper noun

Earle

1. A surname originating as an occupation, variant of Earl.
2. (chiefly US) A male given name transferred from the surname.
3. (chiefly US) A male given name, variant of Earl.

Quotations

• 1898, Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, page 162:

  Upon reading this, General Washington said, "Mr Earle, your name is not correctly spelled. E-a-r-l is a title of nobility; you should add an e to it."

Derived terms

• Earlestown

Anagrams

• Arele, Reale, areel