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Charles
/ CHAR-ulz /
masculineMeaning
Free man
Origin
German
From the Germanic name 'Karl', meaning 'free man'. It became 'Carolus' in Latin and 'Charles' in French. It has been a royal staple across Europe (France, Spain, England) for over a thousand years.
Personality Distribution
MBTI Profile
Approximate distribution among people named Charles.
NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ISTJ
16.2%
ESTJ
14.8%
INTJ
10.5%
ENTJ
9.4%
ISFJ
8.2%
ESFJ
7.6%
INFJ
6.1%
ISTP
5.8%
ENFJ
5.2%
INTP
4.8%
ENTP
3.9%
ISFP
2.8%
INFP
2.1%
ESTP
1.5%
ENFP
1%
ESFP
0.1%
Cultural Context
Cultural Notes
Charles is the definition of a traditional name. It feels intellectual, stable, and historic. Its various nicknames (Charlie, Chuck) allow it to shift from formal to very friendly.
Notable People
Famous Bearers
C
Charles Darwin
English naturalist and biologist (1809–1882)
C
Charles Dickens
Influential Victorian novelist (1812–1870)
K
King Charles III
King of the United Kingdom (b. 1948)