Carly

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -en, -ɑː(r)li

Alternative forms

• Carley, Carlie, Carlee, Carli, Karly, Karlie, Karli, Karley, Karlee, Carleigh, Karleigh

Origin

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.

Full definition of Carly

Proper noun

1. .
• 2008, Sheila Weller, Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon-- And the Journey of a Generation, She introduced herself. I said, 'Where'd you get a name like Carly?' and she said, from her aunt.

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