Baby name
Charlise
/ˈʃɑːr.liːz/
Meaning
“Free woman”
Derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free woman' or 'strong woman'.
How it ages.
Charlise remains recognizable even as it is chosen less often than before.
The cultural moment.
Charlise has become moderately less common in France in recent years, while remaining an established choice.