charle

Charle is a rare spelling that may function as a given name or a surname. In contemporary usage it is predominantly seen as a misspelling or variation of Charles or Charlie rather than as a standalone name. Because of its rarity, Charle appears mainly in archival records, genealogical databases, or personal name lists, rather than as a common given name in modern populations.

Charle is related to Charles, which derives from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man." The spelling with -le may reflect historical French or continental European orthography, or simply phonetic variation in transcription. The form does not have a distinct etymology separate from Charles.

Notable individuals, if any, with the name Charle are not widely documented, and there are no widely recognized places or institutions named Charle. In media and fiction, characters named Charle are usually named Charles or Charlie in the published work, or the spelling may be chosen by the author for stylistic reasons.

For related forms, see Charles, Charlie, and Charley.