Catalan feminine of Bernard (brave as a bear)
Name Profile
Carles
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Carles.
Primary meaning
Catalan form of Charles (free man)
Pronunciation: KAR-lays
Profile summary
Catalan form of Charles. From Old German 'karal' meaning 'free man.' Name of several Catalan kings. Common in Catalonia. The current meaning shown for this name is Catalan form of Charles (free man). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAR-lays. It is listed alongside the related form Charles. Carles appears in boy naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Carles is currently cataloged under Catalan (germanic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Catalan form of Charles (free man).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Catalan (germanic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Carles is grouped as a biblical boy name. Related form for this profile: Charles. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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