Free man
A diminutive form of Charlotte or Charlene, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Karl. It carries the same historical meaning of a free person who was not of noble birth but held legal rights.
Less common today
Sharlie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,101 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A legendary lake monster said to inhabit Payette Lake · Idaho Folklore
