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How to pronounce Charles (CHARLZ)

Charles

CHARLZ

Charlz

One syllable. Often shortened to Charlie in Australia.

Notes

One syllable. Often shortened to Charlie in Australia.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old German via French
Meaning
free man

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Charlie
  • Chuck
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Borne by ten kings of France and three of England.

Notable people

  • King Charles III
  • Charles Darwin (English naturalist)
  • Charles Dickens (English novelist)

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