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Name Origin

A modern variant of the name 'Carly,' which is a diminutive of 'Caroline.' Caroline originates from the Germanic words 'Karl' (meaning 'free man') and 'mann' (meaning 'man'). Therefore, Karlie ultimately carries meanings related to freedom and manhood.

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Famous People

Karlie Kloss (1992-)

Model, Entrepreneur

  • Victoria's Secret Angel (2013-2015)
  • Forbes highest-paid models list
  • Founder of Kode with Klossy