Charlie

Girl's name

Charlie is a unisex name derived from the male name Charles, meaning "free man" or "manly." It has become popular as a standalone name for girls.

Meaning Man, army, warrior
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 2,109 Rising
Peak year 2022

Appears In These Collections

Gender-Neutral Names Starting With C

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Charlie Chaplin - Silent film actress and comedian.
  • Charlie XCX - Singer-songwriter and pop artist.
  • Charlie Hides - Drag queen and entertainer.
  • Charlie Brooks - Actress known for "EastEnders."
  • Charlie Dimmock - Gardening expert and TV presenter.

Sisters for Charlie

Girl names closely related to Charlie

Ivy Hazel Remi Eden Evie River Evelyn Georgia

Brothers for Charlie

Boy names closely related to Charlie

Ryder River Jude Morgan Samson Hayden Phoenix Jasper

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Charlie

Cari Carie Carl Carla Carlee Carlene Carley Carli

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