Charlie
Charlie is used as a diminutive or feminine form of Charles. It can be used independently, and the name reference records both masculine and feminine usage. As a cat name, the short form does not by itself establish a separate literal translation such as a man.
- Meaning
- Short or feminine form of Charles
- Name or word origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈt͡ʃɑɹ.li/
Sources and meaning notes
The source supports the connection with Charles. Human-name usage does not restrict which cats can be given the name.
- Behind the Name: Charlie Name history, usage and the pronunciation specified in this entry
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Catalog grouping: Male. This is a browsing label and does not restrict which cats can use the name.
Popularity in cited datasets
Each position below belongs to its publisher’s sample and time period. These are not iCatNames registration counts or a combined ranking.
| Dataset scope | Position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. cat names — top 100 | #6 | Rover catalog (checked 2026-10-26; undated) |
| New York City | #4 | Rover 2025 NYC, reported by FOX 5 |
An undated catalog checked in 2026 is not a 2025 annual result. Historical reports keep their published period. Source records on this page were checked on 2026-10-26.
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