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Charlie name meaning
Last Name
1k
in the U.S.
in 2010
1k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Charlie mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Charlie
User Submitted Origins
English
60%
German
7%
Canadian
4%
American
4%
Arabic
4%
Hebrew
4%
Islamic/Muslim
2%
Egyptian
2%
French
2%
Roman
2%
Ukrainian
2%
Spanish
2%
Indian (Sanskrit)
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Charlie means "Charlie as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Charlie), is pronounced CHAR-lee. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Charlie is 'free man'" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Charlie is of English origin and means "The name Charlie is a boy's name of English origin meaning 'free man'".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Charlie means "Meaning of Charlie is 'free man'" and is of German origin.
- According to 2 people from the United Kingdom and the United States, the name Charlie is of English origin and means "Free man /woman".
- 5 submissions from all over the world agree the name Charlie means "Free man" and is of English origin.
- A submission from Illinois, U.S. says the name Charlie means "Free man, or man" and is of English origin.
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Charlie is of Canadian origin and means "To be free".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Charlie means "A free human".
- 3 submissions from all over the world agree the name Charlie means "Gift of God" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Ohio, U.S., the name Charlie is of English origin and means "This means 'Lovely'".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Char"lie
Senses
- A familiar nickname or substitute for Charles.
- A night watchman; -- an old name.
- A short, pointed beard, like that worn by Charles I.
- As a proper name, a fox; -- so called in fables and familiar literature.
Wiktionary
- A diminutive of the male given name Charles; also used as a formal given name.
- A diminutive of the female given name Charlotte or Charlene, also used as a formal given name, although less common than the male name.
- The letter C in the NATO phonetic alphabet.
- A name for a fox in fables and folk literature.
- (military slang) An enemy; the Vietcong; short for Victor Charlie.
- (uncountable, slang) Cocaine.
- (countable, chiefly Britain, slang, often with "right" and/or "proper") A fool.
- You look a right in that clown outfit! — Yes, we make a right pair of .
- Is your name ? ... Well, you look like one.
- (dated) A nightwatchman.
- A short, pointed beard, like that of King Charles I.
Charlie was also found in the following language(s): Translingual, Cebuano, and Swedish
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Notable Persons Named Charlie
Notable Persons Named Charlie
Charlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen is an actor. He has been prominent since 1973. Charlie was given the name Carlos Irwin Estévez by his parents Martin Sheen and Janet Sheen on September 3rd, 1965 in New York, New York, U.S.
Charlie Puth
Charlie Puth is a pop music musician. He has had major accomplishments since 2009. Charlie was given the name Charles Otto Puth Jr. on December 2nd, 1991 in Rumson, New Jersey, United States.
Charlie Hunnam
Charlie Hunnam is an actor and screenwriter. His most notable accomplishments were from 1998 to present. Charlie was given the name Charles Matthew Hunnam on April 10th, 1980 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Charlie Heaton
Charlie Heaton is an actor. He has had major accomplishments since 2015.
Charlie Day
Charlie Day is an actor, screenwriter, producer, comedian, and musician. Charlie was given the name Charles Peckham Day on February 9th, 1976 in Hempstead, New York.
Charlie Brooker
Charlie Brooker is a humourist, satirist, critic, journalist, author, screenwriter, producer, and presenter.He has had major accomplishments since 1998. Charlie was given the name Charlton Brooker on March 3rd, 1971 in Reading, Berkshire, England.
- Charlie ParkerMusician
- Charlie RoseTalk Show Host
- Charlie Hebdo shooting
- Charlie WattsMusician
- Charlie KaufmanScreenwriter
- Charlie MurphyStand-up Comedian
- Charlie Munger
- Charlie Crist35th Attorney General of Florida
- Charlie WilsonOffice Holder
- Charlie CarverActor
- Charlie DanielsMusician
- Charlie Strong
- Charlie AustinSoccer Player
- Charlie RichSinger-songwriter
Notable Persons With the Last Name Charlie
Notable Persons With the Last Name Charlie
Noor Mohammed Charlie
Noor Mohammed Charlie was an actor, singer, and director. He was most prominent from 1925 to 1969. Noor was given the name Noor Mohammed Memon on July 1st, 1911 in Ranavav village, Porbandar, Saurashtra, India. Noor is also known as Charlie. He passed away on June 30th, 1983.
Dawson Charlie
Charlie
Charlie was born on October 28th, 1947.
Nellie Charlie
Nellie Charlie was a in the field of basket weaving. Nellie was given the name Besa-Yoona in 1867 in Lee Vining, California. Nellie is also known as Bessa Yoona. She died in 1965.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Charlie | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 21.18% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 11.41% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.43% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 57.85% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.78% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 4.35% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Charlie
People with the last name Charlie are most frequently White, African American, or American Indian and Alaska Native
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Fun Facts about the name Charlie
| #34 | Boy Name of the 1900s |
| #30 | Boy Name of the 1890s |
| #22 | Boy Name of the 1880s |
| #95 | Classic Boy Names |
| #31 | Unisex Names |
| #62 | Vintage Girl Names |
| #12 | Boy Names Unique to the South |
| #6 | Boy Names Unique to the Southeast |