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Charli

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHAR-lee /ˈtʃɑr.li/High

Meaning: Charli is a modern spelling of Charlie, the pet form of Charles, from a Germanic word for 'free man' (or 'man'). Charlie is used across genders; this spelling leans girl in the U.S., and used here for a boy we note that.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly name: Charli spells Charlie, from Charles, 'free man' (said 'CHAR-lee'). The -i spelling leans girl — we note it.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningCharli is a modern spelling of Charlie, the pet form of Charles, from a Germanic word for 'free man' (or 'man'). Charlie is used across genders; this spelling leans girl in the U.S., and used here for a boy we note that.
U.S. rank (2024)#12616 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 146

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919942024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Charli is a spelling of Charlie, a pet form of Charles, from a Germanic word for 'free man.' Charlie is well used across genders, though this -i spelling leans girl in the U.S. Used here for a boy, we note the lean. A warm two-beat name (said 'CHAR-lee').

For boys the -i spelling is rare against Charlie. Rare for boys in this spelling, friendly.

Did you know? Charli is a modern spelling of Charlie, the pet form of Charles ('free man'). The -i ending leans toward girls in the U.S.; used here for a boy, we note that honestly (said 'CHAR-lee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Charli — spelling of Charlie; Charles 'free man'; -i leans girl

Variations

CharlieCharley

Nicknames

CharChaz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Charli mean?

Charli is a spelling of Charlie, a pet form of Charles, from a word for 'free man.'

How do you pronounce Charli?

It's said CHAR-lee /ˈtʃɑr.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Charli a boy or girl name?

Here Charli is used as a boy's name; the -i spelling leans toward girls in the U.S., which we note.

How popular is Charli?

Charli in this spelling is rare for boys and more common for girls in the U.S.

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