Charlie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Charlie Name at a Glance

Name	Charlie
Meaning	Diminutive of Charles: From the Old English 'ceorl' meaning man.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Charlie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Charlie means “Diminutive of Charles: From the Old English 'ceorl' meaning man”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Charlie Name Origin

Our database records Charlie under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Charlie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Charlie is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Charlie

When considering Charlie for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.