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Charles Name also appears in following Origin(s): Old German, French, English, Germanic, French, English
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Charles also appears in following countries/origins/languages: American, Australian, British, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Irish, Latin, Shakespearean, Swiss, Teutonic
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| In America , it was one of the top 5 names for the first three-quarters of this century, but has been replaced by such exotics as Ryan, Zachary, and Justin. |
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From the Germanic word karl meaning "free man", akin to Old English ceorl "man".
The first Holy Roman Emperor (seventh to eighth century) Charlemagne "Charles the Great") was a powerful Germanic leader who created a more ordered society out of the chaos that followed the fall of Rome. He united France and much of central Europe. His widespread fame gave rise to many forms of his name.
There were two kings of England named Charles - Charles I's execution marked the end of the English Civil War. Prince Charles is the heir apparent to the British throne. |
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