Carlyle was born in Goldenrod City in Johto. His father, Norman gave him an Azurill, (which he nicknamed Azuzu) when he was four years old. His next door neighbor, also his best friend, Tom Bluenn was given a Mankey (nicknamed Amankmank). The two would always play together with their Pokemon, competing in mock Pokeathlons, even battling. Carlyle and Tom developed a frinedly rivalry that would continue later into their lives.