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The Name Charles - Origin and Meaning of Charles
  



The Name Charles - Origin and Meaning of Charles


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Charles

Old High German

Usage of the Name Charles

English, French

Meaning of the Name Charles

The name Charles has two meanings:
1. It could be derived from the Germanic name Karl meaning "man".
2. It could be derived from the Germanic word "heri" meaning "warrior, army".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882), an English naturalist; Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870), an English novelist; Charles de Gaulle (1890 - 1970), a French military leader and statesman; Charles Aznavour (born 1924), an Armenian-French singer, songwriter, and actor.

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