The nameCharlot
Charlot is an old French boy's name, a pet form of Charles.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Like Charles, it comes from the Germanic karl, "free man".
Origin
Germanic, a French pet form.
History
It peaked around 1920, when Charlie Chaplin's character, known in France as Charlot, was hugely popular.
Popularity of the name Charlot
Charlot in France
1920peak year (40 births)
655babies named Charlot in France since 1900
Charlot was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 200 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Charlot. Half of all babies named Charlot in France were born before 1926, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Charlot mean?
Like Charles, it comes from the Germanic karl, "free man".
What is the origin of the name Charlot?
Germanic, a French pet form.
Is Charlot a girl's or a boy's name?
Charlot is a boy's name.