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Boy/GirlPronounced American English /ˈt͡ʃɑɹ.li/; British English /ˈt͡ʃɑː.li/English language family

Charlie

Diminutive or feminine form of Charles.

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Charlie is a boy/girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈt͡ʃɑɹ.li/; British English /ˈt͡ʃɑː.li/.

GenderBoy/Girl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈt͡ʃɑɹ.li/; British English /ˈt͡ʃɑː.li/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

Diminutive or feminine form of Charles. A famous bearer was the British comic actor Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977). It is also borne by Charlie Brown, the main character in the comic strip Peanuts by Charles Schulz.

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Usage: english

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