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Charles 
German, English, "Farmer (German), strong and manly (English)"
The prince and the pauper both reside in this versatile name: Charles is regal and majestic, a king or a president; Charlie or Chuck, however, is a friendly, down-to-earth man of the people.
Variations
Xarles,
Tearlach,
Carroll,
Charlton,
Searlas,
Charlot,
Carl,
Charls,
Cary
Nicknames
Charley,
Charly,
Chad,
Chas,
Chuck,
Chick,
Chip,
Cholly,
Chazz,
Chaz,
Chay,
Charlie
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