Female Name
Carlie
ˈkɑɹ.li
ˈkɑː.li
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
ends in -ie
ends in -lie
feminine forms
isograms
male to female
Marvel characters
Twilight characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
64/100
modern65%
youthful120%
informal120%
simple65%
Meaning & Etymology
Carlie is an English feminine given name and nickname that is a feminine form of Carl and an alternate form of Carla. It is a variant of Carly, which itself is derived from the Old English name 'Carl', meaning 'free man'. The name has evolved to become a popular choice for girls, symbolizing strength and independence.
Etymology
Original Form:
Carl
Evolution:
Carlie evolved from the Old English name 'Carl', which means 'free man'. It later became a feminine form, Carla, and then further evolved into Carly and Carlie.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlie