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Charlyn

SHAHR-lin

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

1,824

Peak Year

#42 in 1947

First Recorded

1915

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine form of Charles, derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

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Personality Traits

FreeIndependentStrongIntelligent

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