Charles
Gender: M
Origin of Charles: French from German
Meaning of Charles: "free man"
Charles's Popularity in 2011: #62
Charles is a longtime traditional favorite that was in the Top 10 until the 1960s. Lately Charles has been resuscitated by many celeb parents, from Jodie Foster to Russell Crowe, honoring a distinguished history dating back to the emperor Charlemagne -- the original Charles the Great.
Charles has been so well used for so long that it is virtually faceless--it can conjure up anyone from Dickens to Chaplin to Bronson. It has been an elegant royal name--designating both Bonnie Prince Charlie, leader of a 1745 rebellion, and the present Prince of Wales, as well as kings of France, Spain, England, Portugal and Hungary.
Nickname Charlie (and Charley) has taken on a life of its own and is now a popular choice for both sexes. And though Chuck is now virtually gone, Chaz/Chazz is becoming a nickname of choice.
Among the well used international versions of Charles: Carl, Carlo, Carlos, Karel, Xarles, Charlot and Siarl.
Carl, Carroll, Cary, Chad, Charley, Charlie, Charls, Charlton, Charly, Chas, Chay, Chaz, Chazz, Chick, Chip, Cholly, Chuck
Charles's International Variations
Xarles (Basque) Karel (Dutch) Kaarle (Finnish) Charlot (French) Tearlach (Gaelic) Karl (German) Károly (Hungarian) Carlus (Irish) Séarlas (Irish Gaelic) Carlo (Italian) Karol, Carel (Polish) Carlos (Spanish) Siarl (Welsh)
People who liked Charles also like:
Alice, Charlotte, Louisa, William, Edward, Victor
