Charley: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name Charley is of Old German origin and is a variant of the name Charles. It is derived from the Germanic word "karl," which means "free man" or "manly". Charley is typically used as a unisex name and can be a diminutive form of either Charles or Charlotte.

The name Charley is a variant of the name Charles, which has Germanic origins. It is derived from the Old High German name Karl, meaning "free man" or "manly."

According to the Social Security Administration's data, the popularity of the name Charley has varied over the years. In recent years, Charley has not been as popular as some other names. In 2020, Charley ranked 974th in popularity for baby boys, and it did not rank in the top 1000 for baby girls.

Some possible variations of the name Charley include:
- Charlie
- Charli
- Charlee
- Charles
- Charleigh
- Charleye
- Charly
- Charley Ann
- Charley Jane
- Charley Rose

Some common nicknames for the name Charley include:
1. Chuck
2. Charlie
3. Chaz
4. Char
5. Chucky
6. C.J.
7. Chuckles
8. Chazzy
9. Char-Bear
10. Chuckster

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