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Charmian

CHAR-mee-an

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

473

Peak Year

#18 in 1970

First Recorded

1914

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Possibly derived from the Greek word 'charme', meaning 'delight' or 'charm'.

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Numerology

3

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Famous Namesakes

  • Charmian Carr

    Actress best known for role in 'Sound of Music'

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

CharmingDelightfulElegantKind

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