Charla

Charla is considered an English form of Carla and Charlene, both of which are feminine derivatives of the name Charles, which has its origins in the Old German Carl. The name for girls means something like "the free woman," "the independent one," or "the wife."

What does the name Charla mean?

Charla is regarded as an English variation of Carla and Charlene, which in turn are feminine forms of the name Charles and trace back to the Old German Carl. The girl's name has meanings such as "the free woman," "the independent one," or "the wife." The roots of Charla lie in the Old Germanic karlaz, meaning "free, young, little man," as well as in the Old High German karal, which stands for "man, husband, or lover." A well-known bearer of the name is Charlemagne, who ruled as King of the Franks and of Italy in the 8th century. He is also regarded as the first emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and was the first emperor in Western Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire three centuries earlier. Variants of the name include Charlesetta, Charlesa, Charlia, Charlice, Calice, Chalice, Charlise, Charlen, Charlina, Charliane, Charliann, Charliana, Charlenne, Charlana, Charlotte, Charloth, and Charlien.

Where does the name Charla come from?

The origin of the name Charla is Old High German and means "the free woman."

How do you pronounce Charla?

The sound design and pronunciation of Charla is soft and slightly elongated. The name is usually pronounced as "Tschar-la" [ˈtʃaʁla], with the initial sound clear but soft, immediately showing a certain presence without being sharp. The "-la" at the end provides an open sound and a gentle finish. Overall, the name conveys a harmonious impression – calm, soft, and even, with a clear yet unobtrusive structure.

When is the name day of Charla?

Charla is celebrated on January 5, May 21, and December 1.

Popularity

Charla is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. Charla achieved its best ranking in 2009 at 2,111th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, resulting in a 10-year statistic rank of 8,964th. Between 2010 and 2024, it is ranked 10,533rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Charly

Famous people

• Charla Devereux (author)
• Charla Doherty (actress from America)
• Charla Drops (theater actress)