Charles

Meaning & origin

The male first name Charles comes from Old French and means "man" or "free man". It is a variant of the Germanic name Karl, which also means "man" or "husband". The name was particularly popular in the English-speaking world and became even more well-known through King Charles I of England in the 17th century. Nowadays, Charles is a timeless and internationally used first name with a strong meaning.

First names similar to Charles

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Famous people with the first name Charles

• Charles III Writer
• Ray Charles Musician
• Charles I of England Person
• Charles Joughin Person
• Josh Charles American actor
• Charles Manson Singer
• Charles Dance British actor
• Charles Leclerc French dramatist and historian

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