Chucky

Chucky is an English pet form of Charles, which itself derives from the Germanic name Karl, rooted in an Old High German word meaning man or free man. The diminutive suffix -y gives it an informal, affectionate character typical of English nicknames. In modern popular culture the name is strongly associated with the fictional villain of the Child's Play horror film franchise, which has made it less common as a formal given name. Chuck and Charlie are closely related forms sharing the same ultimate root.