Carly - A soft girl name

Carly, a charming feminine name, exudes strength and independence. Rooted in Germanic heritage, it carries the meanings of “free woman” and “warrior,” reflecting a spirit of determination and resilience.

What’s the origin of Carly

Carly is a diminutive of the Germanic name Carl, stemming from Old High German and Middle Low German.

What’s the meaning of Carly

Carly carries two distinct meanings, “free woman” (from Middle Low German “kerle”) and “warrior”, “army” (from Old High German “heri”).

Variants of Carly

• Carli
• Carlie
• Karli
• Karlie
• Karly

Similar names

• Carla
• Carlene
• Carolyn
• Carol

Phonetics

Carly (KAHR-lee) is a slightly difficult name to pronounce with a soft sonority