Charly

Charly is a variant spelling of Charlie, itself a diminutive or familiar form of Charles, which derives from the Germanic name Karl, rooted in the Old High German word meaning man or free man. The name gained enormous prestige through the Frankish emperor Charlemagne, whose Latin name Carolus Magnus spread Charles and its derivatives across medieval Europe. Charly is used for both males and females in modern naming practice, particularly in French-speaking countries and Germany. Related forms include Carl, Karl, Carlo, Carlos, and Carolina.