earle

plural earles

1. archaicArchaic spelling of earl.

1. A surname originating as an occupation, variant of Earl.

   TikTok star Alix Earle confirmed her relationship with Braxton Berrios in November 2023 after many months of rumors and sightings.

   2025 December 8, Aimée Lutkin, Briannah Rivera, “All About Alix Earle’s Ex-Boyfriend, Braxton Berrios”, in Elle, archived from the original on 10 Dec 2025

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   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."

   1898, Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, page 162

2. USA male given name transferred from the surname.
3. USA male given name, variant of Earl.
4. A place name:
   1. A hamlet and large civil parish (without a council) in northern Northumberland, England (OS grid ref NT9826).
   2. A city in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States.
   3. An unincorporated community in Scott Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States.