carly

Car-ly · proper noun

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Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A female given name, a diminutive form of Carla or Caroline.

Related words

See also: carla, caroline, carrie

Etymology

A modern English diminutive of "Carla" or "Caroline," ultimately derived from Old High German "karl" meaning "free man." The name gained popularity in the 20th century as an independent given name.