charlie

char-lie · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A masculine given name, a diminutive of Charles.

  2. 2.

    Also used as a feminine name, sometimes short for Charlotte or Charlene.

  3. 3.

    The letter C in the NATO phonetic alphabet.

Related words

See also: charles, charley, charlotte

Etymology

A diminutive form of Charles, from Germanic Karl meaning "free man." The name has been popular as both a formal name and nickname since the 19th century.