Baby name
Charlize
/shahr-LEEZ/
Meaning
“From Germanic Karl, meaning free man”
From Germanic 'Karl', meaning 'free man'. Also considered a combination of Charlotte and Elizabeth.
How it ages.
Charlize is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Use of Charlize is easing gradually in France, but the name remains familiar and usable.