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Carly

KAHR-lee

Carly (name) means a female given name, a feminine form of Carl that became popular in the late 20th century. Example: “Carly Simon released her breakthrough album in the early 1970s.”

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A female given name, a feminine form of Carl that became popular in the late 20th century.

"Carly Simon released her breakthrough album in the early 1970s."

How to use Carly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA female given name related to Carl, Carla, and Carlene.

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Etymology

A feminine form of Carl with -y, taken to use in the latter half of the 20th century; also a pet form of Carla, Carlene and Carlotta.

Rhymes for Carly

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Carly” mean?

The word “Carly” means a female given name, a feminine form of Carl that became popular in the late 20th century. In plain terms, a female given name related to Carl, Carla, and Carlene.

How do you pronounce “Carly”?

“Carly” is pronounced KAHR-lee (/ˈkɑɹli/ in IPA).

How do you use “Carly” in a sentence?

Here is “Carly” used in a sentence: “Carly Simon released her breakthrough album in the early 1970s.”

What part of speech is “Carly”?

“Carly” is a name.

Is “Carly” a common word?

“Carly” is an uncommon word in modern English.