Karly

Karly is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German element hari or karl, meaning free man or strong one. It is a modern spelling variant of Carly, which itself developed as a feminine form of Carl or Charles, the Latinized form of the Germanic Karl. The name gained wider use in English-speaking countries during the twentieth century alongside similar forms such as Carla, Karla, and Carlie. Carly, Karla, and Charlotte share the same ancient root.