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Charles

Meaning

From the Germanic name Karl, which was derived from a Germanic word meaning "man". However, an alter

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Charles and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Leadership
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Integrity
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Creativity
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Spirituality
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Adventure

Famous People Named Charles

Charles d'Abancourt

Charles Xavier Joseph de Franque Ville d'Abancourt (4 July 17589 September 1792) was a French statesman, minister to Louis XVI.

Charles Goren

Charles Henry Goren (March 4, 1901 – April 3, 1991) was an American bridge player and writer who significantly developed and popularized the game.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Charles Badham

Reverend Charles Badham (18 July 1813 – 27 February 1884) was an English classical philologist, textual critic, headmaster, and university professor, active in England and even more so in Australia.

IntelligenceKindnessWisdom

Charles Gounod

Charles-François Gounod (; ; 17 June 181818 October 1893), usually known as Charles Gounod, was a French composer.

CharismaCreativity

Charles Waterton

Charles Waterton (3 June 1782 – 27 May 1865) was an English naturalist, plantation overseer and explorer best known for his pioneering work regarding conservation.

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Charles in Other Languages

Ancient GermanicCarolina
CatalanCarla
CroatianKarla
CroatianKarolina
CroatianLina
DanishCaroline
DanishCharlotte
DanishIna

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