Noble; famous (feminine)
Name Profile
Carlos
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Carlos.
Primary meaning
Spanish/Portuguese form of Charles (free man)
Pronunciation: KAR-los (Spanish); KAR-loosh (Portuguese)
Profile summary
Spanish and Portuguese form of Charles. Very common in Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. Famous bearers: Carlos Santana (b. 1947), Carlos Slim (b. 1940). The current meaning shown for this name is Spanish/Portuguese form of Charles (free man). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAR-los (Spanish); KAR-loosh (Portuguese). It is listed alongside the related form Carlo. Carlos appears in girl naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Carlos is currently cataloged under Spanish/portuguese (germanic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Spanish/Portuguese form of Charles (free man).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Spanish/portuguese (germanic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Carlos is grouped as a classic girl name. Related form for this profile: Carlo. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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