443 Baby Names Meaning 'Free'

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There are some things that we take for granted, and being free is one of them. Baby names that mean ‘free’ celebrate independence. They are names with a special power. They encourage one to have an opinion of their own. Across languages and cultures, these names have found a home in people’s hearts. They celebrate freedom from evil. Freedom of thought also helps children develop their own personalities. They can think outside the box and achieve their dreams without fear of failure. Hence, it is no wonder that parents choose these names for their children.

One of the most well-known names that mean ‘free’ is Franklin. Derived from Middle English, this name means ‘freeman.’ It became popular as the surname of Benjamin Franklin, after which it became a first name, too. It gained popularity in the 20th century when Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected the president of the US. The name Charles is also believed to mean ‘free man.’ Hence, it can be said that history has contributed significantly to these names.

Where history has made its contribution known, mythology is not far behind. Liber from Roman mythology, Eleuther from Greek mythology, and Svafa from Norse mythology are some examples of mythological names. The Sanskrit name Nirvaan is now used as a first name in Hindi. It denotes someone who has attained Nirvana and is free from the cycle of birth and death. The Persian name Rahaa means ‘free,’ ‘liberated,’ and ‘unchained.’ Meanwhile, the Armenian name Vosdan means ‘free city’ or ‘capital.’ Man in Chinese and Yuo in Japanese also have similar meanings.

Children with such names may also inspire others to be more open-minded and accepting of new things in life. With such an optimistic outlook, these children may make the world a better place.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Charlotte	Girl	Free person; Petite
Charles	Boy	Free man
Carlos	Boy	Free man; Army
Charlee	Girl	Free person
Francisco	Boy	Frenchman; Franks; Someone who is free
Charli	Girl	One with a free spirit
Frances	Girl	From France; Free one
Franklin	Boy	Free landowner; Freeman
Francesca	Girl	French; Free one
Frank	Boy	Free person; Open-hearted; Germanic tribe

Charleigh	Girl	Little strong and free woman
Carolina	Girl	Freeholder; Free woman
Kannon	Boy	Church official; Esteemed; Free; Cane; One who observes sounds
Carly	Girl	Free man; Army
Malaya	Girl	Free
Karla	Girl	Strong; Womanly; Free woman; Peasant; Little and strong
Malayah	Unisex	Free; Independent
Carl	Boy	Free man; Army
Frankie	Boy	French guy; Free; Truthful; Generous
Lottie	Girl	Free person; Little; Womanly

Carla	Girl	Free man; Army
Carolyn	Girl	Free man; Man; Army
Karlee	Girl	Free woman
Carlo	Boy	Free man; Army
Karlie	Girl	Free woman; Strong woman
Carleigh	Girl	Free man
Carlee	Girl	Free man
Francesco	Boy	Frenchman; Free one
Rita	Girl	Pearl; Daisy; True; Enlightened; Luminous; Righteous; Free
Carley	Girl	Free man; Army

Charlize	Girl	Feminine form of Charles; Free woman
Karley	Girl	Free woman; Strong woman
Carli	Girl	Free man; Army
Karleigh	Girl	Free woman; Protected; Champion
Charlene	Girl	A free woman
Karolina	Girl	Free woman; Army; Freeholder; Song of joy; Strong; Beautiful
Karoline	Girl	Free woman; Army; Freeholder; Song of joy; Strong; Beautiful
Karli	Girl	Little and womanly; Free woman
Calli	Girl	Most beautiful; Free man; House
Chaz	Boy	Free man; Army

Ria	Girl	To flow; Ground; Love; Beloved; Crimson pear; Joyful; Sweet; Free
Carlton	Boy	Settlement of free men
Charly	Boy	Free man; Army
Karly	Girl	Womanly; Free woman
Charlette	Girl	Free individual; Petite
Carlota	Girl	Free man; Army
Carlin	Boy	Descendant of Caireallán; Free man
Karlos	Boy	Man with freedom; Army; Free man; Man; Warrior
Chip	Boy	Free man; Bearer of Christ
Amay	Boy	Lord Ganesha; Free from error or deceit

Kanoa	Boy	The free one
Cary	Boy	Black; Free man
Karlo	Boy	Man with armor; Free man; Army
Lira	Girl	Balance; Scale; Weight; Lyre; Free
Freeman	Boy	Free; Freeman
Calleigh	Girl	Beautiful; Free man
Freedom	Unisex	Free; liberated
Cari	Girl	A very dear one; Charity; Free man
Charolette	Girl	Free woman
Azad	Boy	An independent and free person

Carlotta	Girl	Free man; Army
Rhylie	Unisex	Energetic and free-spirited
Carolos	Boy	One who is free
Kairee	Unisex	Free man
Caraline	Girl	Strong, free man; Beloved; Friend
Sharlotte	Girl	Free man; Army
Fanny	Girl	A free girl; Crown
Carlito	Boy	Free man; Army
Charlton	Boy	Settlement of free man
Franz	Boy	Frankish; Frenchman; Free man

Maizee	Unisex	Unique; Adventurous; Free-spirited
Amadi	Boy	Seemed destined to die at birth; Free-born; Beloved
Carlson	Boy	Son of Carl; Free man; Army
Fransisco	Boy	Frenchman; Belonging to the people of the Franks; Free
Palani	Boy	Free man
Karolyn	Girl	Free woman; Army; Freeholder; Song of joy; Strong; Beautiful
Karaline	Girl	Free woman; Army
Degan	Unisex	Day; Free man; Warrior; Someone in the service of a dean; A person from city of Ghent (Gand) in Belgium
Caralyn	Girl	Free man; Beloved; Friend
Fanchon	Girl	French woman; Free

Cally	Girl	Most beautiful; Free man
Frey	Boy	Free; Independent; Lord
Gianfranco	Boy	God is gracious; Free; Frenchman
Lotti	Girl	Free person; Army
Adithi	Girl	Boundless; Beginning; Secure; Free; Innocence
Taison	Boy	Firebrand; Free-spirited
Elira	Girl	To be free
Karol	Boy	Strong; Manly; Free woman; Song; Hymn
Carolena	Girl	Man; Army; Free woman; Song
Caralynn	Girl	A free person

Carlynn	Girl	Man; Army; Free man; Freeholder
Taher	Boy	Virtuous; Pure; Chaste; Cleansed; Free from sin
Carlie	Boy	Free man
Carlus	Boy	Free man; Army
Nahima	Girl	Free from emotional and mental disturbance
Sharlene	Girl	Man; Army; Free man
Sharmain	Girl	Delight; Free man; Charm
Fray	Boy	Free; Independent; Attack
Caree	Girl	She is born a free woman
Frannie	Girl	Frenchman; Free one

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Freedom consists of physical and mental independence. Baby names that mean ‘free’ celebrate this freedom. When you allow your child’s thoughts to rise and soar, they can achieve whatever they want. This might be one of the main reasons why parents all over the world choose these names.

Infographic: Majestic Baby Names Meaning 'Free'

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