Free man
A feminine elaboration of Charles, which is derived from the Germanic name Karl. It carries the historical connotation of a free person who was not of noble birth but held legal rights.
Less common today
Charlise isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,862 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Academy Award-winning actress