It was originally “Ceorlaburg” – the settlement of the ceorls, or karls. A ceorl was a free peasant, so the guess is that these people had earned the right not to be controlled by the Romans ...
Charlie Inspired by the brave Charlie in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie is from the old English word Ceorl meaning simply, man. Celeb baby name check: Gary Oldman named his 3rd son Charlie ...