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What does the baby name Charleigh mean? Learn about what Charleigh means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Charleigh - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Charleigh
C-H-A-R-L-E-I-G-H, is a 9-letter female given name.
Meaning of Charleigh
Feminine form of charles.
Origin of Charleigh
The name 'Charleigh' is of English origin. It is derived from the name 'Charles', which is a traditional boys' name. 'Charleigh' is a modern and feminine variation of 'Charles', created by adding the popular '-leigh' suffix.
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Popularity of Charleigh
The name 'Charleigh' has gained popularity in recent years. It first entered the top 1000 names for girls in the United States in 2011 and has been steadily rising in popularity since then. It reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking at number 313 on the Social Security Administration 's list of most popular baby names for girls.
Charleigh currently has 21 likes, and is in the top 10% of liked girl's names. The name Tyler is slightly more popular than Charleigh.

Etymology of Charleigh

The name 'Charleigh' is a combination of the name 'Charles' and the '-leigh' suffix. 'Charles' is of Germanic origin and means 'free man'. The '-leigh' suffix, on the other hand, is derived from Old English and means 'meadow' or 'clearing'. Therefore, 'Charleigh' can be interpreted as 'free man in the meadow' or 'clearing'.

Cultural Significance of Charleigh

While 'Charleigh' does not hold specific cultural significance, it is a name that reflects the modern trend of creating unique and feminine variations of traditional boys' names. This trend allows parents to give their daughters a name that is both familiar and distinctive.