Charlot

Charlot is a French diminutive form of Charles, which derives from the Germanic name Karl, rooted in the Old High German word meaning man or free man. The name has long been used as an affectionate or familiar form of Charles in French-speaking regions. It gained wider international recognition through the silent-film persona of Charlie Chaplin, whose French-speaking audiences popularized the form Charlot as a name for his beloved Tramp character. Related forms include Charlie, Karl, Carlo, and Carlos.