Charlie
Meaning of Charlie
Charlie is a time-honored unisex name, pronounced as CHAR-lee in English. Derived from the Old English 'ceorl', meaning 'man', the name has been popular for over a century and continues to be a favorite choice among parents today. A diminutive of Charles, the name Charlie also has a charming variation in Charley. While it was less common at the start of the 20th century, according to US data, its popularity started to surge from the mid-1940s and has been consistently gaining traction since then. In recent years, it ranks within the top 200 names chosen for newborns in America, demonstrating its enduring appeal. The name carries an association with strength and determination, as well as evoking a sense of friendliness and charm.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as CHAR-lee (/ˈtʃɑːli/)
American English
- Pronunced as CHAR-lee (/ˈtʃɑrli/)
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Notable People Named Charlie
| Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, known as Charlie Chaplin, was an iconic English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who achieved worldwide fame during the silent film era and is considered one of the most significant figures in the film industry. |
| Charlie Baker - Charles Duane Baker Jr. is an American businessman and politician who served as the 72nd governor of Massachusetts and is currently the president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. |
| Charlie Sheen, born Carlos Irwin Estévez, is an American actor and film producer known for his roles in Platoon, Wall Street, Young Guns, and Two and a Half Men, for which he earned multiple Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominations. |
| Charlie Puth - Charles Otto Puth Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his viral YouTube song covers and signing with the record label eleveneleven after appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. |
| Charlie Parker - Charles Parker Jr., also known as "Bird" or "Yardbird," was an influential American jazz saxophonist and composer who played a key role in the development of bebop. |
| Charles Robert Watts, also known as Charlie Watts, was the esteemed English drummer of the Rolling Stones from 1963 until his passing in 2021. |
| Charlie White - Charles Allen White Jr. is an American former competitive ice dancer who achieved great success with partner Meryl Davis, including winning the 2014 Olympic Championship and multiple other titles. |
| Charlie Manuel - Charles Fuqua Manuel Jr. is a former professional baseball player and manager known for his successful career in Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball. |
| Charlie Day - Charles Peckham Day is an American actor, writer, and producer best known for his role as Charlie Kelly on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and for co-creating the show. He has also co-created other successful sitcoms such as The Cool Kids and Mythic Quest. |
| Charlie Hunnam - Charles Matthew Hunnam is a British actor and screenwriter, best known for his role as Jax Teller in the FX series Sons of Anarchy, for which he received two nominations for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor. |
| Charlie Cox is an English actor best known for his role as Matt Murdock/Daredevil in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise. |
| Charlie Joiner - Charles B. Joiner Jr. is a former professional football wide receiver who played 18 seasons in the AFL and NFL, earning three Pro Bowl selections and a first-team All-Pro title with the San Diego Chargers before being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996. |
| Charles Allan Rich, known as Charlie Rich, was an American country singer who incorporated rockabilly, jazz, blues, soul, and gospel into his music. |
| Charlie Webster is a British broadcaster, campaigner, and sports presenter known for her advocacy work on various social issues. |
| Charlie Dean - Charlotte Ellen Dean is an English cricketer known for her all-round skills, playing for Hampshire, Southern Vipers, and London Spirit, and making her international debut for the England women's cricket team in September 2021. |
