Chip
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Popularity
#3272
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
3,469
Peak Year
#171 in 1962
First Recorded
1942
Style
Cute & Playful, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Charles, derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Chip Ganassi
American businessman and racing team owner
Chip Hailstone
American reality TV personality known for Life Below Zero
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Meaning
Charles is a Germanic name meaning 'free man.' It derives from the Germanic element 'karl,' which originally referred to a free man, not a serf or slave.