Charles

    Origin:
  • French: Derived from the Germanic Karl, meaning manly; a royal name borne by ten kings of France and introduced to Great Britain by Mary, Queen of Scots who named her son Charles James. His son and grandson were also named Charles, furthering the name''''''''''''''''s popularity.
International Variations:
Carel   •   Carlus   •   Siarl   •   Tearlach   •   Xeno
Nicknames:
Charley   •   Charlie   •   Charlot   •   Charly   •   Chas   •   Chaz   •   Chick   •   Chuck
Famous Namesakes:
Prince Charles, English author Charles Dickens
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Julia Louis Dreyfuss and Brad Hall, Son of Jodie Foster
Syllables:
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