Karli

Karli is a Germanic name derived from the Old High German element karl, meaning man or free man, and functions as a diminutive or feminine form of Karl. The name shares its roots with Charles, Carl, and Carol, all of which trace back to the same Proto-Germanic base. It is used primarily in English and Scandinavian contexts as an informal variant of Carla or Carly, and has gained broader popularity as an independent given name in the twentieth century.