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Charleston

CHAR-lston

Popularity

#3394

falling

Letters

10

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

3,724

Peak Year

#343 in 2015

First Recorded

1914

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Charleston is an English place name, referring to a town originally founded by Charles II. Therefore the name refers to "Charles's town".

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Gender Split

Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

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Personality Traits

SophisticatedCharmingFriendlyArtistic

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