Earling is an uncommon, unisex given name of English origin. It's derived from the Old English word 'earn' meaning 'eagle', and the suffix '-ling'. This name was likely used to denote a child or small person with the qualities of an eagle, such as strength, courage, and freedom.
"Earling as a given name experienced notable fluctuations in popularity during this period, with no births recorded in 1915 and equal numbers of five births each in 1914 and 1916."