Carly
GirlOrigin: Germanic
Meaning
“feminine form of Carl, from Germanic 'free man'; also a pet form of Caroline”
Cultural Notes
Feminine form of Carl that gained independent popularity; Carly Simon helped put it on the map in the 1970s.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1980s
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Famous People Named Carly
- Carly Simon, Carly Rae Jepsen
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