US Popularity Rank: 1188

Origin: German

Meaning: Free man; Wood clearing

Charleigh is a fun spelling of the gender-neutral name Charlie. With the meaning “free man,” this popular name has German roots and has taken a few steps away from Karl, Charles, and Charlie to create a rare and chic variation of the title. Other spellings of this trendy name include Charli and Charlee—however, Charleigh definitely makes a grand statement in writing. If you’re looking to add a dash of British heritage to baby’s name, Charleigh is an excellent choice. The name Leigh also derives from the Old English name Leah, meaning “wood clearing.” Wherever baby Charleigh goes, they will undoubtedly wear this name with pride, knowing that while the sound of their name is popular, everything else about it is unique!