Carli

Carli is a modern English feminine given name that originated as a variant spelling of Carly, itself a diminutive of Carla or Carlene, which trace back to the Germanic element karl, meaning man or free man. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the latter half of the twentieth century alongside similar short, informal feminine forms. Related names include Carly, Carlie, Karli, and Karlie, as well as the masculine Charles and Carl from which this cluster ultimately descends.