Charles

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Variation of Karl. Popularized by Charles the Great, also referred to as Charlemagne, who ruled over much of Western Europe in the late 8th and early 9th century. The name and it's variations have been used by royalty in several countries including the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles. Fell out of the top 50 names in 2000. , manly, strong

Popularity: Boys Ranked #63 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Old German; Teutonic
Gender: Unisex
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Variations: Charlesina +; Charletta +; Charlotte +; + Add a Variation
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Nicknames: Charlie +; Chas +; Chaz +; Submitted by: natstrickler
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Famous Charless: Charles De Gaulle (French military leader); Charles Bronson (actor); Ray Charles (musician); Charles Darwin (naturalist); Charles Barkley (basketball player); Charles Osgood (TV commentator); Charles Schulz (cartoonist); Charles Dickens (novelist); + Add a Famous Charles
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