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."

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