US Popularity Rank: 20058

Origin: German

Meaning: Free man

Charlyn is a girl’s name of Old German origin. It’s a feminine form of the French name Charles, which ultimately derives from the Germanic name Karl, meaning “free man.” This name has countless other variants, including Carla, Charlotte, Charla, Carol, Carole, Caroline, and more. Charlyn offers a more unusual, yet equally pretty, alternative to the classic Charlotte.