About Charles
The name Charles is of Germanic origin and means "free man" or "manly." It is derived from the Germanic word "karlaz," which referred to a common man or a peasant. Charles is a classic and timeless name that has been used by various European royal families throughout history. It carries connotations of strength, independence, and nobility.
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Most individuals with the name Charles are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -1.50% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Charles in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Charles using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.