Charley
Meaning of Charley
The name Charley, primarily used for females, is a charming and modern variation of the traditional name Charlie. Its origins can be traced back to the Old German name Karl, meaning "free man." Over time, Charley has evolved into a versatile and endearing choice for baby girls. Pronounced as CHAR-lee (/ˈtʃɑːrli/) in English and shahr-LEE (/ʃaʁ.li/) in French, it carries a playful yet sophisticated tone. The name has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States over the years, with notable peaks during the 1930s and a resurgence beginning in the early 2000s. In recent years, Charley has steadily climbed the ranks, reflecting its growing appeal among new parents who seek a blend of tradition and contemporary flair for their daughters.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as CHAR-lee (/ˈtʃɑːli/)
American English
- Pronunced as CHAR-lee (/ˈtʃɑrli/)
French
- Pronunced as shahr-LEE (/ʃaʁ.li/)
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Notable People Named Charley
| Charley Frank Pride was a highly successful American singer, guitarist, and former professional baseball player known for his numerous chart-topping hits in the country music genre. |
| Charley Esmee Hull is a successful English professional golfer known for her achievements on the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour, including winning the prestigious CME Group Tour Championship in 2016. |
| Charlie Patton, also known as Charley Patton, was a pioneering American Delta blues musician and songwriter, often referred to as the "Father of the Delta Blues" and a major influence on subsequent Delta blues musicians. |
| Charley Casserly is a former NFL executive and current football analyst known for his tenure as general manager of the Washington Redskins and Houston Texans. |
| Charley Lindley Hoffman is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. |
| Charley Valera is an American author known for chronicling first-hand World War II stories in his books "My Father's War: Memories from Our Honored WWII Soldiers" and "A Military Mustang: The Extraordinary Life of Captain John W. Arens". |
| Charley Paddock - Charles William Paddock, an American athlete, achieved two Olympic gold medals during his career. |
| Charley Frazier - Charles Douglas Frazier was a professional football player known for his career as a wide receiver in the AFL and NFL, playing for the Houston Oilers and Boston Patriots from 1962 to 1970. |
| Charley Stone is an English multi-instrumentalist musician known for her contributions to the London indie music scene since the early 1990s. |
| Charley Aylett - Charley Bischoff "Tinny" Aylett was an Australian politician who served in the Tasmanian House of Assembly and also ran a pub in Hobart during his political career. |
| Charley Straight - Charles Theodore "Charley" Straight was an American pianist, bandleader, and composer known for his contributions to early jazz music. |
| Charley Jordan was a renowned American St. Louis blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a distinctive style rooted in his rural background. |
| Charley Rogers - Charles Rogers was an English film actor, director, and screenwriter known for his work with Laurel and Hardy, born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. |
| Charley Wilkinson - Charles Earl "Charley" Wilkinson III is an accomplished American professional musician and assistant principal timpanist at the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C. |
| Charley Justice - Charles Pell Justice was an American baseball outfielder in the Negro leagues, known for his time with the Cleveland Giants and the Detroit Stars. |
