English diminutive of Charles, from Germanic Karl meaning 'free man' or 'strong man'.
Nicknames
charl
Vibe
strong
How it ages.
Warm, friendly, and genuinely timeless, works on every age and reads as gender-neutral.
The cultural moment.
Top-10 in England and Wales; rising in Australia and the US; a safe choice with real charm. Also spelled Charlee, Charley and Charleigh. Currently ranks #13 in Ireland, #18 in the UK and #51 in France.
Other Germanic via English names with similar texture: