Charlissa
shar-LISS-ah
Charlissa is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “A combination of Charlotte and Melissa. Charlotte is a French diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'. Melissa is Greek for 'honeybee'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1993.
What Charlissa Means
“A combination of Charlotte and Melissa. Charlotte is a French diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'. Melissa is Greek for 'honeybee'.”
The Story of Charlissa
Imagine a name whispered by a single moment in 1976, a name carrying the sweetness of honeybees and the spirit of a free soul.
Charlissa emerged in the late 20th century, a thoughtful blending of familiar sounds. It combines Charlotte, a French name meaning 'free man', with Melissa, the Greek word for 'honeybee'. This fusion speaks to a heritage of independence and industrious sweetness.
When you consider Charlissa, you sense a daughter who will be both fiercely independent and warmly nurturing. This is a name for the child who will explore the world with an open heart, always carrying a trace of that original freedom and a gentle, industrious spirit.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#14 in 1993
Total Births
105
First Recorded
1976
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