Charlie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Charlie is listed in our database as a girl name of French origin. Its recorded meaning is “Diminutive of Charlotte: A feminine form of Charles, meaning man or manly. Alternate meaning, tiny and feminine”.

Charlie Name at a Glance

Name Charlie
Meaning Diminutive of Charlotte: A feminine form of Charles, meaning man or manly. Alternate meaning, tiny and feminine.
Origin French
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Charlie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Charlie means “Diminutive of Charlotte: A feminine form of Charles, meaning man or manly. Alternate meaning, tiny and feminine”. 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 French origin. Browse more French 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 girl 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.

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