Charlie

Charlie is a diminutive form of the name Charles, which has its roots in Germanic languages. It is typically a masculine name, but it can also be used as a nickname for females with names like Charlene or Charlotte. The name has been popularized by various famous people and characters throughout history, including Charlie Chaplin and Charlie Brown.

Charlie rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)

• Rank 123. Mackenzie
• Rank 124. Maeve
• Rank 125. Margaret
• Rank 126. Reagan
• Rank 127. Charlie
• Rank 128. Alaia
• Rank 129. Melanie
• Rank 130. Josie
• Rank 131. Elliana

Nicknames for Charlie

Chaz	chaz	A shorter and hipper version of Charlie.
Chuck	chuhk	A classic nickname for Charles, which Charlie is often short for.
Char	chahr	A simple and sweet nickname for Charlie.
Chip	chip	A playful and endearing nickname for Charlie.
Charley	char-lee	A slightly different spelling of Charlie, but still a common nickname.
Charl	churl	A shortened version of Charlie that sounds a bit more modern.

Famous people named Charlie

Charlie Chaplin	Film actor, director, and producer	One of the most iconic figures in the history of the film industry
Charlie Sheen	Actor	Known for his roles in movies like Platoon and Wall Street, and TV shows like Two and a Half Men
Charlie Puth	Singer-songwriter	Best known for his hit songs like "Attention" and "We Don't Talk Anymore
Charlie Hunnam	Actor	Famous for his roles in TV shows like Sons of Anarchy and movies like King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Charlie Watts	Musician	Drummer for the Rolling Stones, one of the greatest rock bands of all time
Charlie Wilson	Musician	Singer and songwriter who was a member of the Gap Band and later had a successful solo career
Charlie Kaufman	Screenwriter and director	Known for his unique and surreal films like Being John Malkovich and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Charlie Ergen	Businessman	Founder and CEO of Dish Network, one of the largest satellite TV providers in the US
Charlie Coyle	Ice hockey player	Currently plays for the Boston Bruins in the NHL
Charlie Manuel	Baseball manager	Former manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, led the team to a World Series championship in 2008

Fictional character called Charlie from pop culture

Charlie Brown	Peanuts comic strip	The main character of the Peanuts comic strip created by Charles M. Schulz.
Charlie Bucket	Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory	The protagonist of the Roald Dahl novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and its film adaptations.
Charlie Kelly	It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia	One of the main characters in the TV show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia".
Charlie Harper	Two and a Half Men	One of the main characters in the TV show "Two and a Half Men".
Charlie Pace	Lost	One of the main characters in the TV show "Lost".
Charlie Nash	Street Fighter	A character in the "Street Fighter" video game series.
Charlie Weasley	Harry Potter	A character in the "Harry Potter" book series and its film adaptations.
Charlie Kelly	Charlie's Angels	One of the three main characters in the original "Charlie's Angels" TV show.
Charlie Townsend	Charlie's Angels	The unseen boss of the three main characters in the original "Charlie's Angels" TV show.
Charlie	All Dogs Go to Heaven	The main character in the animated film "All Dogs Go to Heaven".

Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie

What is the origin of the name Charlie?	Charlie is a diminutive of the name Charles, which comes from the Germanic name Karl meaning 'free man'.
Is Charlie a unisex name?	Yes, Charlie is considered a unisex name and can be used for both boys and girls.
What are some famous people with the name Charlie?	Some famous people with the name Charlie include Charlie Chaplin, Charlie Sheen, and Charlie Puth.
What are some variations of the name Charlie?	Some variations of the name Charlie include Charley, Charli, and Charleigh.
Is Charlie a popular name?	Yes, Charlie has been a popular name for both boys and girls in recent years.
What does the name Charlie mean?	The name Charlie means 'free man' or 'manly'.