Carmilla
Meaning of Carmilla
The name Carmilla is a feminine name of Italian origin, pronounced as kar-MEE-lah in Italian and kar-MIL-uh in English. It is a variant of the name Carmela, which carries connotations of beauty and grace. The name Carmilla has historical associations with literature, most notably from the 1872 Gothic novella "Carmilla" by Sheridan Le Fanu, which predates Bram Stoker's "Dracula" and features one of the earliest female vampires in fiction. Despite its literary roots, the name has seen modest usage over the years in the United States, with sporadic occurrences since 1915. Its unique charm continues to appeal to parents seeking an elegant and slightly mysterious name for their daughters.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as kar-MEE-lah (/kar.ˈmi.la/)
English
- Pronunced as kar-MIL-uh (/kər.ˈmɪl.ə/)
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