Karlie

Karlie is an English name functioning as a feminine form of Karl, which itself derives from the Old High German carl, meaning "free man" or "man of the people." It emerged as a modern spelling variant of Carlie or Carly, names that gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the twentieth century. Related forms include Carly, Carley, Karley, and the longer Karlene, all sharing the same Germanic root. The masculine counterpart Karl traces its lineage to the same source as Charles and Carlo.