Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Charlee

Charlee is an Americanized respelling of the more classically spelled nickname Charlie which has been used for both males and females for any or all names derived from Charles. New spelling variations of Charlie began to appear in the United States as American parents wanted to feminize this gender-neutral nickname for their daughters. Charlee, Charley and even Charli and Charleigh are examples of such spelling mutations many Americans are so fond of. As a feminine short form, Charlie/Charlee etc. are typically used for names such as Charlotte, Charlene or even Caroline (all names that originally hailed from Charles). Charles comes from the German masculine name Carl/Karl from the word “karl” meaning “free man”. A “karl” signified a man who was free, but not one of nobility. No longer just a nickname, Charlie is used as a stand-alone given name for both boys and girls now. Charlee is most popular in Australia, but this particular spelling is also favored in America. The “-lee” suffix makes it more distinctly female.

All About the Baby Name – Charlee

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME CHARLEE

The number Seven personality is deeply mystical and highly in tune with their spirituality. They operate on a different wavelength than the average joe. Spending time alone comes easily to Sevens, as it gives them time to contemplate philosophical, religious and spiritual ideas in an effort to find "real truth".  Sevens are wise, but often exude mystery as if they are tapped into something the rest of us don't understand. They love the outdoors and are fed by nature. Sevens are constantly seeking to understand human nature, our place in the universe, and the mystery of life in general. This makes them quite artistic and poetic, but they are also keen observers with high intellect - so they are equally scientific-minded. Sevens are charitable and care deeply about the human condition.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME CHARLEE

Charlee only first appeared as a girl’s name in America in 2006. Already the name has advanced more than half-way up the charts to levels of low-moderation. Parents are definitely becoming more casual and relaxed in the their naming styles when it comes to nicknames-turned-given-names like Charlee. Don’t get us wrong, Charlotte is still way more popular than Charlie/Charlee, but altogether, these short forms with all of their “kree-a-tyve” spellings are finding more than one place on the charts in the 21st century. Charlie is still the most popular (and traditional) spelling of this moniker for baby girls being born today, followed by Charlee and then Charley. Recently the more modernized and kitschy spellings of Charli and Charleigh entered the charts. Nicknames as first names are not new. Just consider Abby, Allie, Lexi and Annie. Charlee is another one of these sweet and snappy two-syllable female names, but this one also has an androgynous “tom-boy” quality. Definitely a choice for the easy-going, casual parent who prefers nicknames to fancy-pants names like Charlotte and Charlene.

Quick Facts

ON CHARLEE

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

324

PRONUNCIATION:

CHAR-lee

SIMPLE MEANING:

Free man

Characteristics

OF CHARLEE

Mystical

Wise

Eccentric

Intuitive

Imaginative

Philosophical

Solitary

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Charlee

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME CHARLEE

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Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME CHARLEE

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Popular Songs

ON CHARLEE

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Famous People

NAMED CHARLEE

Charlee (Austrian electro-pop Singer)

Children of Famous People

NAMED CHARLEE

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME CHARLEE

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