The baby name Carlinhos is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kaʁˈliɲus/ (Brazilian Portuguese IPA); approx. "kah-r-LEEN-yoos".
Carlinhos is Portuguese in Origin.
The baby name Carlinhos is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kaʁˈliɲus/ (Brazilian Portuguese IPA); approx. "kah-r-LEEN-yoos".
Carlinhos is Portuguese in Origin.
Carlinhos is a Portuguese diminutive of Carlos, the Iberian form of Charles, from the Germanic Karl meaning “man” or “free man.” It is built with the affectionate suffix -inho; because Carlos ends in -s, the familiar form typically surfaces as Carlinhos, though the shorter Carlinho also occurs. Spanish offers the parallel Carlitos, while English uses Charlie; Italian provides Carlo and Carlino.
In Brazil and Portugal, Carlinhos functions as an endearing everyday name and, at times, as an official given name. The popularity of Carlos - reinforced by royal and saintly bearers from Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus) to King Carlos I of Portugal - underpins its appeal. Notable modern carriers include musician Carlinhos Brown and dancer Carlinhos de Jesus. Related variants include Carlos, Carlinho/Carlinhos, Carlitos, Karl, Carl, Charles, Charlie; feminine cognates Carla, Carlota, and Carolina. The nickname signals warmth and approachability.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #224 | 1,445 | 12,213 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #242 | 8 | 5,568 |
| PT | 0 | #249 | 2 | 4,161 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #295 | 9 | 7,909 |
| BR | 0 | #299 | 47 | 5,969 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #331 | 37 | 7,951 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #366 | 4 | 8,477 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #411 | 3 | 5,922 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #503 | 3 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #581 | 12 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #695 | 6 | 13,390 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #907 | 24 | 5,610 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #910 | 11 | 15,656 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #922 | 5 | 14,506 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #930 | 12 | 12,708 |
Carlinhos is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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