Charlie

Name:

Charlie

Pronounced: CHAR-lee

Variations: Charlotte, Charlene, Charlize, Charley, Charleigh

Origin:

Germanic

Meaning:

Charlie is a diminutive form of the name Charles, which comes from Germanic roots and means "free man." Charlie is a popular unisex name that has been in use for both boys and girls since the 19th century. It was originally a nickname for the name Charles, which was a popular name for kings and nobility throughout Europe.

Popularity:

Charlie is a popular name in many English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. It has been a top 100 name for boys in the US since 2011, and a top 1000 name for girls since 2013.

Did you know?

Charlie Brown is the main character in the popular comic strip "Peanuts" created by Charles M. Schulz.

Famous namesakes:

Charlie Chaplin was a famous silent film actor and director who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema.

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