Carl Linnaeus, also known as Carl von Linné or Carolus Linnaeus, is often called the Father of Taxonomy. His system for naming, ranking, and classifying organisms is still in wide use today (with many changes). His ideas on classification have influenced generations of biologists during and after his own lifetime, even those opposed to the philosophical and theological roots of his work.
Some famous Carls are Carl Weathers, Carl Sagan, Carl Alfalfa Switzer, Carl Lewis, Carl Edwards, Carl Bernstein, Carl Yastrzemski, Carl Reiner, and Carl Banks.
Carl Karcher came up with "Carl's Jr." because it was a smaller version of his first restaurant "Carl's Drive-In Barbecue".
Carl Bilancione goes by Doc Carl.
Carl Paladino goes by Crazy Carl.
Carl Laemmle went by Uncle Carl.
Carl Law has written: 'Carl Law'
Carl Jung's name is pronounced "carl yoong" with a long "oo" sound.
Carl Crack's birth name is Carl Bhm.
Carl Starling goes by Paul, and Captain Carl.
Carl Strecker's birth name is Carl Strecker.
Carl Yastrzemski goes by Yaz, and Captain Carl.
Carl Andress's birth name is Carl Andruskevich.