List of German Baby Names Meanings

Carolyn

(KER-ə-lin)

The name Carolyn is an Italian baby name. In Italian the meaning of the name Carolyn is: Strong. An Italian feminine form of Charles. Famous bearer: 18th century Caroline of Ansbach was the German wife of English King George II.

Meaning: A form of caroline Origin: German

Charlene

(shahr-LEEN/chahr-LEEN)

Origin of the name Charlene: A 20th century coinage used as a feminine form of Charles (full-grown, a man, a freeman): hence, "a woman." Var: Charlayne, Cherlene, Cherline, Sharlayne, Sharleen, Sharlene. Pet: Charli, Charlie.

Meaning: Signifies little and womanly Origin: German

Charles

(CHAHR-əlz)

However, an alternative theory states that it is derived from the common Germanic name element hari meaning "army, warrior". The popularity of the name in continental Europe was due to the fame of Charles the Great (742-814), commonly known as Charlemagne, a king of the Franks who came to rule over most of Europe.

Meaning: Strong and manly Origin: Germanic

Charlie

The name Charlie is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Charlie is: From the Old English 'ceorl' meaning man.

Charliee

Charlie is a unisex given name in English-speaking countries, often a nickname for Charles. ... In modern times, it has become more common for this name to be used for girls, either as a nickname for Charlotte or Charlene, or sometimes on its own.

Meaning: One who is manly and strong, a free man Origin: English, German

Charlii

Charlee is an Americanized respelling of the more classically spelled nickname Charlie which has been used for both males and females for any or all names derived from Charles. ... Charles comes from the German masculine name Carl/Karl from the word “karl” meaning “free man”.

Meaning: One who is manly and strong, a free man Origin: English, German

Charlize

(shahr-LEEZ)

The baby name Charlize of french origin means small beauty, feminine form of Charles. The Huggies Baby Name Finder can help you create a list of popular baby names including Charlize and then let you share with family and friends. You might also consider similar names to Charlize which include Charlotte.

Meaning: Free man Origin: Germanic

Charlles

In English the meaning of the name Charles is: Man (from the Old English 'ceorl'). Famous Bearers: American movie star Charles Bronson; British Prince Charles; evolutionist Charles Darwin.

Meaning: One who is manly and strong, a free man Origin: English, German

Chaz

(CHAZ)

Chaz (less frequently Chas or Chazz) is a masculine given name or nickname, originally derived from a short form of Charles (abbreviated Chas.), although it is also used occasionally as a short form of other given names. It may refer to: People: Charles Chaz I'Anson (born 1986), English rugby league player.

Clotilde

French form of the Germanic name Chlotichilda which was composed of the elements hlud "fame" and hild "battle". Saint Clotilde was the wife of the Frankish king Clovis, whom she converted to Christianity.

Meaning: Famous in battle Origin: Germanic