First name Charlie - Meaning, Origin and Rating

Meaning

Charlie is a unisex given name of English origin meaning "free man." It originated as a short form of Charles and was long used as a nickname for names such as Charlotte and Charlene. Over time, Charlie became established as a name in its own right, used for both men and women. In the United States it has been in continuous use since 1880, when official name records began. The name gained popularity in France in the 1930s and saw wider international use from the late 1990s onward. Notable bearers include the actor and director Charlie Chaplin, the actor Charlie Sheen, and the fictional character Charlie Brown from the comic strip Peanuts.