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Charline

Quick answerCharline is a feminine French diminutive of Charlotte, which derives from the Germanic name Charles, ultimately meaning "free man" or "strong man" from the roots *karl* (man, husband) and *-ine* (feminine suffix).

French · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#13,552
TrendStable
Peak year1928
Syllables2
OriginFrench
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
Letters8
Numerology7 Chaldean 7
Global rank#143

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Charline

Charline is a feminine French diminutive of Charlotte, which derives from the Germanic name Charles, ultimately meaning "free man" or "strong man" from the roots *karl* (man, husband) and *-ine* (feminine suffix).

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Etymology

Charline is a feminine French diminutive of Charlotte, which derives from the Germanic name Charles, ultimately meaning "free man" or "strong man" from the roots *karl* (man, husband) and *-ine* (feminine suffix). The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and has been borne by notable figures in French history and contemporary society, with no specific religious association.

Charline currently ranks #13,552 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1928.

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