Baby Name Generator

Trying to find the perfect name? Get inspiration and name ideas from our tool below to get unique baby girl names or baby boy names.

Finding the right name to suit your little bundle of joy can be tricky. You can use our tool to search for a baby name by simply choosing the gender you're after (or gender neutral if you don't know yet), or select a name based on origin. Once you have found a few names you like add them to your profile, then as time goes on, you can come back and whittle it down until you're left with that perfect one!

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Charla \ch(ar)-la\ as a girl's name is pronounced SHAR-lah. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Charla is "free man". Feminine form of Charles. Nickname for Charlene and Charlotte. Charla has 8 variant forms: Charlee, Charlene, Charli, Charlie, Charly, Charlyn, Charlynn and Sharlene. For more information, see also related names Carla, Carol and Caroline. Baby names that sound like Charla are Sharla, Charlea, Charle and Charela. View a list of the 7 names that reference Charla.

Charlaine \ch(a)-rlai-ne, char-laine\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charlene (Old German) and Charlotte (Old German), and the meaning of Charlaine is "free man". The baby name Charlaine sounds like Charline, Charlayne and Sharlaine. Other similar baby names are Charmaine, Carline, Sharline, Charmain, Charlyne, Charlie, Charlina, Charleene, Charlanna, Charlice, Charlize, Charlsie, Sharmaine, Charmine, Charmayne, Charmane, Shalaine and Sharlane. View a list of the 2 names that reference Charlaine.

Charlanna \ch(ar)-lanna, charl(an)-na\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charlene (Old German), and the meaning of Charlanna is "free man". The baby name Charlanna sounds like Charlena, Charleena, Charlynn, Charlina, Charlayne, Charlaine and Sharlana. Other similar baby names are Carlana, Carlenna and Carlaena.

Charlayne \ch(a)-rlay-ne, char-layne\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charlene (Old German), and the meaning of Charlayne is "free man". The baby name Charlayne sounds like Charlyne and Charlaine. Other similar baby names are Charmayne, Carlyne, Charmaine, Sharlyne, Charline, Charlynn, Charlyn, Charleene, Charlanna, Sharmayne, Sharlaine, Charmane, Cherlyne, Marlayne, Sharleyne and Sharlane.

Charle \ch(ar)-le\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charlotte (Old German), and the meaning of Charle is "free man". The baby name Charle sounds like Charla, Charly, Charlie, Charli, Charlee, Charley and Charlea. Other similar baby names are Carle, Charie, Charlet and Charee.

Charlea \ch(ar)-lea\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charlie (Old German), and the meaning of Charlea is "free man". The baby name Charlea sounds like Charla, Charlee, Charley and Charle. Other similar baby names are Charlena and Charlet.

Charlee \ch(ar)-lee\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charla (Old German) and Charlie (Old German), and the meaning of Charlee is "free man". The baby name Charlee sounds like Charley, Charlea, Charle and Sharlee. Other similar baby names are Carlee, Charlene, Charleen, Charlet and Charee. View a list of the 2 names that reference Charlee.

Charleen \ch(ar)-leen\ as a girl's name is a variant of Carol (Old German), Caroline (Old German), Charlene (Old German) and Charlotte (Old German), and the meaning of Charleen is "free man". The baby name Charleen sounds like Sharleen, Charleena, Charlien and Charleene. Other similar baby names are Carleen, Charlee and Charmeen. View a list of the 4 names that reference Charleen.

Charleena \ch(a)-rlee-na, char-leena\ as a girl's name is a variant of Caroline (Old German) and Charlene (Old German), and the meaning of Charleena is "free man". The baby name Charleena sounds like Charlena, Charleen and Charleene. Other similar baby names are Carleena and Charleesa. View a list of the 2 names that reference Charleena.

Charleene \ch(a)-rlee-ne, char-leene\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charlene (Old German), and the meaning of Charleene is "free man". The baby name Charleene sounds like Charleen and Charleena. Other similar baby names are Carlene, Carleen, Carleena, Sharlene, Sharleen, Charlena, Charlyne, Charline, Charlee, Charlien, Charleesa, Charlayne, Charlaine, Charlette, Charmene, Charmeen, Marleene and Sharleyne.

Charleesa \ch(a)-rlee-sa, char-leesa\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charlene (Old German), and the meaning of Charleesa is "free man". The baby name Charleesa sounds like Charlisa, Charlesetta, Charlesina and Sharlisa. Other similar baby names are Charleena, Carleeza, Charlena, Charleen, Charesa, Chareese, Charlee, Charleene, Charlea and Charletta.

Charleigh \ch(a)-rlei-gh, char-leigh\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charlie (Old German), and the meaning of Charleigh is "free man". The baby name Charleigh sounds like Shirleigh, Charli, Charlee, Charley, Charlea and Charle. Other similar baby names are Carleigh, Karleigh, Chesleigh, Harleigh and Marleigh.

Charlena \ch(a)-rle-na, char-lena\ as a girl's name is a variant of Carol (Old German), Caroline (Old German) and Charlene (Old German), and the meaning of Charlena is "free man". The baby name Charlena sounds like Sharlena, Charleena and Charlina. Other similar baby names are Carlena and Charlea. View a list of the 3 names that reference Charlena.

Charlene \ch(a)-rle-ne, char-lene\ as a girl's name is pronounced shar-LEEN, char-LEEN. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Charlene is "free man". 20th-century coinage. Feminine form of Charles with the -ene suffix. It may have been influenced by the older and rarer French name Charline, a feminine diminutive of Charles. Char- is also used as a blend prefix. Charlene has 21 variant forms: Char, Charla, Charlaine, Charlanna, Charlayne, Charleen, Charleena, Charleene, Charleesa, Charlena, Charlie, Charlien, Charlina, Charlyn, Charlyne, Charlynn, Charline, Charlisa, Charlita, Shslene and Sharlene. For more information, see also related names Arlene, Sha-, Carol, Caroline and Charlotte. Baby names that sound like Charlene are Sharline, Sharlyne, Sharlena, Cherlyne, Sharleyne, Sharlane, Sherlene and Shirlene. View a list of the 9 names that reference Charlene.

Charles \ch(ar)-les\ as a boy's name is pronounced charlz. It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Charles is "free man". From "karl", similar to Old English "churl", meaning "man, serf". The first Holy Roman Emperor (seventh to eighth century) Charlemagne (Latin Carolus Magnus, meaning "Charles the Great") was a powerful German leader who created a more ordered society out of the chaos that followed the fall of Rome. He united France and much of central Europe. His widespread fame gave rise to many forms of his name. Charles is the French variant of Carolus or Karolus, adopted by the English especially since the 17th-century reigns of kings Charles I and II. Charles and its variant forms have been favoured by the royalty of several countries, including the present Prince of Wales. Charlie and Charly are occasionally used for girls. See also Arlo. Naturalist Charles Darwin, French president Charles de Gaulle, author Charles Dickens, actor Charlie Chaplin, basketball player Charles Barkley. Charles has 27 variant forms: Carel, Carl, Carlo, Carlos, Carrol, Carroll, Cary, Caryl, Chad, Charleson, Charley, Charlie, Charlot, Charls, Charlton, Charly, Chas, Chaz, Chick, Chip, Chuck, Karel, Karl, Karol, Karolek, Karolik and Karoly. For more information, see also related names Cale and Curley. A baby name that sounds like Charles is Charleston. View a list of the 37 names that reference Charles.

Charlesette \ch(a)-rle-sette\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charlesetta (Old German), and the meaning of Charlesette is "free man". The baby name Charlesette sounds like Charleesa, Charlesina and Charlsie. Other similar baby names are Charlette, Charlotte, Sharlette, Charolette, Charletta and Charlett.

Charlesina \ch(a)-rlesi-na, char-le-sina\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charlesetta (Old German), and the meaning of Charlesina is "free man". The baby name Charlesina sounds like Charlisa, Charleesa and Charlsie. Other similar baby names are Charlena, Charleena and Charlina.

Charleson \ch(a)-rle-son, char-leson\ as a boy's name is a variant of Charles (Old German), and the meaning of Charleson is "free man". The baby name Charleson sounds like Charleston and Charls. Other similar baby names are Charleton, Carlsson, Carlson and Charlton.

Charleston \ch(a)-rles-ton, char-le-ston\ as a boy's name is a variant of Charlton (Old English), and the meaning of Charleston is "free peasant's settlement". The baby name Charleston sounds like Charleson and Charles. Other similar baby names are Charleton and Earlston.

Charlet \ch(ar)-let\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charlotte (Old German), and the meaning of Charlet is "free man". The baby name Charlet sounds like Sharlet, Charlot and Charlett. Other similar baby names are Charlee, Charley, Charlea and Charle.

Charleton \ch(a)-rle-ton, char-leton\ as a boy's name is a variant of Charlton (Old English), and the meaning of Charleton is "free peasant's settlement". The baby name Charleton sounds like Charlot. Other similar baby names are Carleton, Charleson and Charleston.

Charlett \ch(a)-rle-tt, char-lett\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charlotte (Old German), and the meaning of Charlett is "free man". The baby name Charlett sounds like Sharlett, Charolett, Charlott, Charlette, Charletta and Charlet. Other similar baby names are Carlette, Carletta, Carleta, Charlotta, Charlene, Charlena, Charleen, Chariety, Charlee, Charlita, Charley, Charlea, Sharlott, Sharlette, Sharlet, Charolette, Charlot, Charle and Sharletta.

Charletta \ch(ar)-letta, charl(et)-ta\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charlotte (Old German), and the meaning of Charletta is "free man". The baby name Charletta sounds like Charlotta, Charlette, Charlett and Sharletta. Other similar baby names are Carletta, Carlette, Carleta, Carlotta, Charlena, Charleena, Charlita, Charleesa, Charlesetta, Charlea, Sharlotta, Sharlette, Sharlett, Karletta, Charolette, Charolett, Charlott, Charlet and Earletta.

Charlette \ch(ar)-lette, charl(et)-te\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charlotte (Old German), and the meaning of Charlette is "free man". The baby name Charlette sounds like Sharlette, Charolette, Charletta and Charlett. Other similar baby names are Carlette, Carletta, Charlotta, Charlene, Charlee, Charleene, Charlesette, Sharlotte, Sharlett, Charolett, Charlott, Charlet, Marlette, Pearlette and Sharletta.

Charley \ch(ar)-ley\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Charley), is a variant of Charlie (Old German), and the meaning of Charley is "free man". The baby name Charley sounds like Charly, Charlee, Charlea and Charle. Other similar baby names are Carley and Charlet.

Charli \ch(ar)-li\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charla (Old German) and Charlie (Old German), and the meaning of Charli is "free man". The baby name Charli sounds like Charly and Charle. Other similar baby names are Carli and Chari. View a list of the 2 names that reference Charli.

Charlice \ch(a)-rli-ce, char-lice\ as a girl's name is a variant of Charlesetta (Old German), and the meaning of Charlice is "free man". The baby name Charlice sounds like Charlize, Charlisa and Charlsie. Other similar baby names are Charline, Charice, Chalice and Charlie.

Charlie \ch(ar)-lie\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Charlie), is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Charlie is "free man". Pet form of Charlene and Charlotte, now used as an independent name. Charlie has 9 variant forms: Charlea, Charlee, Charleigh, Charley, Charli, Charly, Charyl, Sharlene and Sharlie. For more information, see also the related name Charla. Baby names that sound like Charlie are Charle, Charelle, Cherylie, Charil, Sharlee and Sherlie. View a list of the 5 names that reference Charlie.

Frequently asked questions about baby names

How to pick a baby boy name?

When choosing a baby boy's name, consider family heritage, cultural significance, and personal meaning. Explore names with positive associations and consider how they sound with your surname. It's important to select a name that resonates with you and your family. Try our male name generator above for name ideas for your little boy.

How to pick a unique baby girl name?

Consider your family history, cultural significance, or personal meaning when selecting a name for a girl. Names with positive associations and how they complement the family surname are also considerations. Choose a name that holds special significance for you and your family and try our female name generator above for inspiration.

How do I give my child a unique name?

To give your child a unique baby girl name, or unique baby boy name, consider exploring cultural influences, literature, or nature for inspiration. You can also modify traditional names, combine different names, or choose a different spelling. Having a unique name can help your child stand out on a list, however it’s not always smooth sailing for them, especially if they are constantly having to pronounce or spell their name throughout life. It's important to ensure that the name is meaningful and resonates with you and your family.

What to avoid when choosing a baby name?

When choosing your baby’s name it’s important to remember they are the ones who live with this their whole life. Consider avoiding names with negative associations, difficult spellings, or have potential for teasing (kids can be ruthless at school!). Consider the significance of initials, cultural sensitivities and the name’s compatibility with your surname.

Can I name my baby anything I want?

In most instances, parents have the freedom to choose their baby's name. However, it's important to be mindful of legal regulations, cultural sensitivities, and the potential impact of the chosen name on your child's future. Consider the long-term implications and seek input from family members for name ideas before finalising a name.