Carli

Carli is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German element karl, meaning free man or strong man. It functions as a variant spelling of Carly, itself a diminutive or feminized form of Carl and Charles, the Latinized form of the Germanic name. The name gained wider use in English-speaking countries during the twentieth century, carried in part by the American singer-songwriter Carly Simon. Related forms include Carlie, Karli, Carly, and Karlie.