Charelle
Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Charelle: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1992.
Charelle is a modern coinage, likely a feminine elaboration of the French name Charles, meaning "free man" (from the Germanic *karlaz*). It shares its melodic, -elle ending with names like Danielle and Michelle, evoking a contemporary, soft femininity. While no famous historical bearer springs to mind, the name has been given in Scotland as a graceful, less common alternative to the more traditional Charlotte or Charlene. It may also be viewed as a variant of the Irish name Ciara or the Arabic name Sharifa, though these are distinct in origin. Charelle's quiet, individual presence makes it a name for a child forging her own path.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19924 babies
- Latest (1995)
- #6393 babies
- Total births
- 7since 1992
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y