Charlie
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Charlie
Charlie is a diminutive form of Charles, derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or "strong man." The name entered English through Old French and Norman influence following the 1066 conquest of England.
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Etymology
Charlie is a diminutive form of Charles, derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man" or "strong man." The name entered English through Old French and Norman influence following the 1066 conquest of England.
The name is predominantly used in English-speaking cultures and Christian societies, with historical prominence through French and English royalty, including Charlemagne and multiple kings named Charles of France and England.
Charlie currently ranks #145 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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