The crossword solutions for the term CHARLY are Claire (6 letters) and ALGERNON (8 letters). Claire is a French female name, derived from the Latin word 'clarus' meaning 'CLEAR' or 'BRIGHT'. ALGERNON is an English male name, derived from the Old French word 'aiguernon' meaning 'mustard plant'. Both names have been used in literature, with Claire being featured in Gustave Flaubert's novel Madame Bovary and ALGERNON being featured in Oscar Wilde's play The Importance of Being Earnest.