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Charmain

OriginEnglish, feminine variation of Charles
Meaning"free man"

About Charmain

Charmain is a feminine name of French origin, a variation of Charmaine, which likely derived from the French word "charme" meaning "charm" or "delight." The name suggests someone who possesses a captivating and pleasing personality. Charmain gained some recognition in the English-speaking world during the mid-20th century but has always remained relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. Some believe the name may have connections to the character Charmian, a loyal attendant to Cleopatra in Shakespeare's "Antony and Cleopatra," though the spelling differs. With its elegant sound and positive connotations, Charmain conveys grace and charisma.

Pronounced shar-MAYN.

As of October 2026, Charmain ranked #15928 in US births in 2002 SSA, peaked at #1788 in 1967.

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Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.

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