Carlos Name Meaning & Origin
Carlos
Origin of the name Carlos:
Spanish and Portuguese cognate of Charles, which is from the Germanic karl (full-grown, a man). The name was borne by four kings of Spain.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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Name Lists Featuring Carlos
- Spanish Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Spain 2014
- Spanish Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Spain, 2010
- Chilean Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Chile 2010
- Paraguayan Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Paraguay
- Portuguese Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Portugal 2012
- Spanish Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Spain 2012
- Spanish Boys Names: Most Popular Names for Boys in Spain
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- Comments and insights on the name Carlos
Not only four Spanish kings; Portugal had one King (from 1889 to 1908), with this name, D. Carlos I.
- Personal experiences with the name Carlos
I have known a few boys named Juan Carlos.
Two of my best friends in high school were named Carlos. It's a flexible name that accommodates different personalities.
I know a boy named carlos and he loves a lot.- Nicknames for Carlos
Carlitos, Carlito, Carlinhos, Caló,Carloz, Carlín,C-los
- Meanings and history of the name Carlos
The value of the name Carlos adds up to 250.
The derivation the former name of “Charles” or
“Creo-Man” meaning full-grown man/husband man.
manly, strong, cute, nice, funny, good, player (be aware people)- Famous real-life people named Carlos
Carlos Castaneda, author
Carlos Estevez is the birth name of actor Charlie Sheen
Carlos Gardel, tango singer and songwriter
Carlos Mencia, comic
Carlos Pena,Jr. ,Actor/Singer
Carlos Ponce, actor
Carlos Valdes, actor
William Carlos Williams, American poet
Carlos Beltrán, MLB outfielder with the New York Mets.
Carlos Ray Norris, birth name of actor Chuck Norris
carlos hernandez- Carlos in song, story & screen
Carlos Garcia, 'Big Time Rush'
Carlos The Scientist, Welcome to Night Vale
Carlos, a character played by Cameron Boyce in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Descendants.