Chuck

Born as a light-hearted nickname for the dignified Charles, Chuck is a masculine name of German origin. It, too, holds the meaning "free man" from the Old German Karl, though some suggest it may stem from the element hari, "warrior." Charles has historically served as a title for royal figures, elevating its meaning to reflect those with the liberty to pursue all ambitions. However, Chuck is a name often reserved for pioneers, whether it's revolutionizing rock and roll in the case of Chuck Berry or traveling faster than the speed of sound like Chuck Yeager. Talk about using creative freedom to break the barriers so others may trailblaze their own path.