Charla was much more popular during the middle of the 20th century, and it kind of fizzled out in the 1980s. We think it's time for a comeback. The name is cute and simple, and it makes a great alternative to the overly-popular Charlotte. It pairs well with a variety of classic and unique middle names.
Meaning of the name Charla:
English: Free man
Origin of the name Charla:
Charla is one of many feminine versions of the baby name Charles.
Symbolism of the name Charla:
As the feminine version of Charles, Charla may be associated with nobility.
Style of the name Charla:
Modern
Gender of the name Charla:
Charla is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Charla:
SHAR-lah
Number of syllables in the name Charla:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Charla:
The baby name Charlo evokes images of someone who is laid-back and sweet.
Alternative spellings for the name Charla:
- Sharla
Nicknames for the name Charla:
Popularity of the name Charla:
Charla was a top 1,000 baby name for girls between 1942 and 1980. It last ranked at number 967, according to the Social Security Administration.
Related names for the name Charla:
Great middle names for Charla and their meanings:
- Bay (word name)
- Grace (God's grace)
- Frances (free man)
- Piper (flute or pipe player)
- Riley (wood clearing)
- Michelle (who is like God)
- Eve (life)
- Kate (pure)
- Rayne (rain)
- Celeste (heavenly)
Famous people with the name Charla:
- Charla Doherty (actress)
- Charla Faddoul (reality TV star)
- Charla Sedacca (bodybuilder)
- Charla Pihlstrom (reality TV star)
Charlas in popular culture:
- Charla Swann (character from the “Island” book series)