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Charles

Pronunciation
[Char-les]
Gender
Male
Meaning
manly, strong
Free man.

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Carlo French from German, free man Male Italian
Carlos free man Male Spanish
Carroll Champion Male Anglicized
Cary honest one, shy Male Latin
Chad Defence Male English
Charley Manly Unisex English
Charlie a man: variant of Carl. Male English
Chas Manly, Farmer Unisex English
Chaz French from German, free man Male English
Chip Fried slice of potato. Small piece of candy e.g. chocolate chip. Male
Chuck a man: variant of Carl. Male English

British Shorthair Cat Names

Cat names commonly associated with the BritishShorthair breed, including Charles.

NameMeaningGender
Abbey God Is Joy Unisex
Aberdeen City in Scotland Male
Alfie wise counselor Male
Alfred wise counsel Male
Alistair defending warrior Male
Amanda Lovable Female
Amy Beloved. Female
Andrew manly, valiant, courageous Male
Andy Greek, "strong and manly" Male
Angel Angel Male
Angela Angel Female
Arlene pledge Female
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William resolute protection Male 50
Henry ruler of the home Male 49
Arthur Strong as a rock, noble, follower of Thor Male 47

Famous People Named Charles

12 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Charles.

  • Charles Alston was an artist, sculptor, muralist, painter and teacher who enriched the culture of Harlem in New York.
  • Charles Augustin De Coulomb is the physicist associated with the famous Coulomb’s Law.
  • Charles Babbage is regarded as the father of modern computers.
  • Charles Baudelaire was a famous French poet and art critic known for his critical reviews of the notable artists of his times.
  • Charles Best was a great scientist and a renowned physiologist who is remembered for being the co-discoverer of insulin.
  • Charles Boyer was a French actor best known for playing romantic roles in American films.
  • Charles Bronson was one of the most talented actors in Hollywood, best known for portraying the character of a tough guy.
  • Charles Brown was a renowned American blues singer who had a major influence on the development of blues music during the 1940s and 1950s.
  • Charles Darwin was one of the most influential figures in human history.
  • Charles Eames was a famous American designer known for his great contribution to modern architecture and furniture.
  • Charles F. Kettering was an American inventor and electrical engineer who held more than 150 patents.
  • Charles G. Dawes was the 30th Vice President of the United States.

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