Carly
/kahrlee/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Carly is a English name meaning "Free man". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, BE, Bahrain. Carly is primarily derived from the Germanic name Caroline/Carla, which originates from the name Charles. Charles ultimately stems from the Old High German 'karal,' meaning 'free man' or 'strong'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic kahrlee
IPA kɑɹli
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as kahrlee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Carly
- · Carly Rae Jepsen - Singer
- · Carly Fiorina - Businesswoman
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