"Carly" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈkɑɹli/ [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Carly.wav [Southern-England]
Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)li Etymology: A feminine form of Carl, taken to use in the latter half of the 20th century; also a pet form of Carla, Carlene and Carlotta. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Carl}} Carl, {{m|en|Carla}} Carla, {{m|en|Carlene}} Carlene, {{m|en|Carlotta}} Carlotta Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Carly
  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Carly-en-name-z10~dBQY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Synonyms: Carley, Carlie, Carlee, Carli, Karly, Karlie, Karli, Karley, Karlee, Carleigh, Karleigh, Carls [diminutive]

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