Charle
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Charle
The name 'Charle' is a variant of 'Charles', derived from the Germanic element *karlaz* meaning "free man." It is primarily used in English and French cultures, often within Christian contexts, and gained historical prominence through figures like Charlemagne (Charles the Great), though 'Charle' itself is a less common spelling.
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Etymology
The name 'Charle' is a variant of 'Charles', derived from the Germanic element *karlaz* meaning "free man." It is primarily used in English and French cultures, often within Christian contexts, and gained historical prominence through figures like Charlemagne (Charles the Great), though 'Charle' itself is a less common spelling.
Charle currently ranks #12,565 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1962.
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