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Why is Charlie short for Charles if they are both the same number of letters?

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It's not a shortened version, is it? It's just a variation.
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Just less formal.
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Well look at it this way -

The Show and Movie CHARLIE'S ANGELS.

Better sounding than CHARLES ANGELS!!!

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that's a good question.
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Why is Harry short for Henry?
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LOL

i DONT KNOW EITHER

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Charlie is short for Charles because Charlie is not as fancy and sophisticated.
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Charlie isn't 'short' for charles. It's a nickname. It's easier for people who don't wish to be so formal all the time.
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Chuck would be "shorter" although just by 2 letters...
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And two syllables!

It's not 'short for Charles'. Instead, it's a more friendly and familiar term.
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It also takes longer to say....just an informal variation
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charlie is like an informal variation

i use the word informal because i wouldnt want to call prince charles charlie would you?
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Technically its the diminutive form (a nickname or pet name meant to be affectionate in nature) it doesn't have anything to do with the number of letters or how long it takes to say the word.
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