Feminine of Bernard (brave as a bear)
Name Profile
Carley
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Carley.
Primary meaning
Variant of Carly (free man)
Pronunciation: KAR-lee
Profile summary
Feminine variant of Carl. Means 'free woman.' Popular in America since the 1970s. The current meaning shown for this name is Variant of Carly (free man). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAR-lee. It is listed alongside the related form Carly. Carley appears in girl naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Carley is currently cataloged under English (germanic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Variant of Carly (free man).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (germanic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Carley is grouped as a unique girl name. Related form for this profile: Carly. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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