Séarlas
/ˈʃeːɾˠl̪ˠəsˠ/
The English name Charlie is translated into Irish as Séarlas.
Séarlas is used as a diminutive form of the name Charles or its equivalents in other languages.
Meaning: diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʃeːɾˠl̪ˠəsˠ/
Did you know?
- The name 'Charles' and its Irish counterpart Séarlas both carry a hidden meaning of 'free man' due to their Germanic roots.
- In historic Irish kinship records, Séarlas often appears as a translation for diverse international versions of the name, such as the Italian 'Carlo' or Spanish 'Carlos'.
- The Irish name Séarlas is a loanword from Old Northern French, meaning it did not originate from a native Gaelic root.
Examples in context
- An bhfuil Séarlas anseo?Is Séarlas here?
Example conversation
Cian and Niamh are at a party.
- CianA bhfuil tú ag súcsáil, a Niamh?Are you having fun, Niamh?
- NiamhTá, ach cá bhfuil Séarlas?Yes, but where is Charlie?
- CianTá Séarlas sa chistin.Charlie is in the kitchen.
- NiamhGo raibh maith agat, a Chian.Thank you, Cian.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Séarlas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Séarlas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
