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Carly

Any new parent would want their special baby girl to grow up to be independent-minded, friendly, and compassionate. Carly is a fitting choice, as this youthful name means "free woman." From German and Norse origins, Carly stems from the masculine form, Carl. Equally appealing alternatives like Carla, Karlie, and Cali may also appeal to a new parent in the market for a "K" sounding title. Powerful and popular name bearers include singer-songwriters Carly Simon and Carly Rae Jepsen, businesswoman and politician Carly Fiorina, and iCarly character Carly Shay, played by Miranda Cosgrove.
German Female
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Meaning

Free woman

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Pronunciation

KAHR-lee

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Traits

  • Independent
  • Confident
  • Free-spirited
  • Adventurous

Compatibility

Carly pairs well with siblings names that are classic or modern. As a middle name, Carly complements longer or more traditional first names. Culturally, Carly fits in well with Western or English-speaking naming styles.

Independent Confident Free-spirited Adventurous

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Carly Simon

Carly Simon

Singer-Songwriter

Born: June 25, 1945 · New York City, New York, USA

Portrait of Carly Patterson

Carly Patterson

Athlete

Born: February 4, 1988 · Baton Rouge, USA

Portrait of Carly Chaikin

Carly Chaikin

Actress

Born: March 26, 1990 · Santa Monica, USA

Portrait of Carly Pope

Carly Pope

Actress

Born: August 28, 1980 · Vancouver, Canada

Portrait of Carly Rose Sonenclar

Carly Rose Sonenclar

Musician

Born: April 20, 1999 · New York City, USA

Portrait of Carly Fiorina

Carly Fiorina

Leader

Born: September 6, 1954 · Austin, USA

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Flowering, shining
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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Carly Original form
  • Карли Cyrillic
  • 卡莉 Chinese
  • კარლი Georgian
  • कार्ली Hindi
  • 칼리 Korean
  • カーリー Japanese
  • كارلي Arabic
  • קארלי Hebrew

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carly

What does Carly mean?
Free woman
What is the origin of Carly?
Carly has German origins.
Is Carly popular?
Carly has been viewed 114 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Carly?
Similar names include Zahara, Dexter, Yousuf, Rhys, Martha.
How do you pronounce Carly?
Carly is pronounced KAHR-lee.

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