Karli

Karli is a modern English feminine given name functioning as a variant spelling of Carli or Carly, themselves diminutive forms of Carol or Carla. These names ultimately derive from the Germanic element karl, meaning free man or simply man, which is also the root of Charles and its many European cognates. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the twentieth century as an independent given name rather than purely a nickname. Related forms include Carly, Karlie, Carla, and Karla.