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Charlie
Meaning: free man (from Charles) · Origin: Germanic · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
A pet form of Charles, often given on its own in the UK and Australia.
Famous people named Charlie
- Charlie Chaplin (actor)
- Charlie Watts (drummer)
Nicknames
Chaz, Chas
Variants & related names
Charles, Carlo, Charley
Charlie name art
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FAQ
What does the name Charlie mean?
Charlie means “free man (from Charles)”. It comes from Germanic.
Is Charlie a popular name?
Charlie is a familiar boys' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.
What are nicknames for Charlie?
Chaz, Chas.
What are other forms of Charlie?
Charles, Carlo, Charley.
Similar names
Otis · Richard · Charles · Frank · Bruno · Leonard
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.