Charlie

Linked to “man” through the Charles name family.

Charlie is an English familiar form associated with Charles and Charlotte. Its inherited meaning comes from the Germanic Charles/Karl family and the word for “man”; the affectionate shape does not create a separate meaning. Charlie is used for boys and girls. Its English sound starts with /t͡ʃ/, stresses the first syllable and ends in a clear /i/. That lively ending lends it an easy, friendly feel. Compared with Charles or Charlotte, Charlie can seem more conversational and less ceremonial. That difference is useful when choosing between forms: Charlie puts the familiar sound at the centre of the name, while Charles or Charlotte leaves more distance between the full form and the everyday nickname.

Etymology: An English familiar form of Charles, also used for Charlotte; the underlying Charles/Karl root is Germanic.