Charly

Charly is a variant spelling of Charlie, itself a familiar form of Charles, which derives from the Germanic name Karl, rooted in the Old High German element karl meaning free man or simply man. The name gained widespread use across Europe largely through the fame of Charlemagne, the Frankish emperor whose Latinized name Carolus Magnus spread the Karl root throughout medieval Christendom. Charly functions as both a masculine and feminine given name in modern usage, particularly in French-speaking and Spanish-speaking regions. Related forms include Charles, Karl, Carlo, Carlos, and Charlotte.