Charlotte is a classic baby name with a long history of famous bearers. Famous novelists and poets, actresses, politicians, models, and even royalty have borne the name Charlotte.
Meaning and Origin of the name Charlotte:
Charlotte is a girl's name of French origin meaning “free man” or “petite.”
Charlotte as a name originated in France as the feminine form of the name Charles or Charlot. Charles is the French form of the Proto-Germanic name *karilaz (meaning “free man”). The name became popular in the 17th century in England and spread into many other European countries over the following centuries.
Nicknames for the name Charlotte:
Charlotte is an elegant sounding name that is popular among royalty. This adorable name has many different nicknames for you to choose from. To help you find a nickname you like for your baby girl, we compiled the list below of great nicknames for the name Charlotte.
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Style of the name Charlotte:
Traditional
Gender of the name Charlotte:
Charlotte is the French feminine form of the boy’s name Charles.
Pronunciation of the name Charlotte:
SHAHR-lət (English), SHAR-LAWT (French), shar-LAW-tə (German, Dutch), sha-LOT (Swedish)
Number of syllables in the name Charlotte:
Two or three, depending on pronunciation.
Emotion evoked from the name Charlotte:
Charlotte evokes feelings of sophistication and intelligence.
Alternative spellings for the name Charlotte:
- Sharlotte
- Charlotta
- Charlette
Popularity of the name Charlotte:
According to the Social Security Administration, Charlotte has been a popular baby name since at least 1900. The name has never ranked lower than #350 on the baby name ranking lists for girls. It has been within the top 10 names since 2014.
Related names for the name Charlotte:
Great middle names for Charlotte and their meanings:
- Anne (grace)
- Esther (star)
- Juliette (related to the heavens and light)
- Elsie (God is my oath)
- Ruby (red)
- Tarah (elevated place)
- Luna (the moon)
- Maisie (pearl)
- Imogen (maiden)
Famous people with the name Charlotte:
- Charlotte Bronte (19th century English novelist and poet)
- Princess Charlotte of Cambridge (British royal family)
- Amber O’Neal, who performed under the name Charlotte (professional wrestler)
- Charlotte Burton (American silent film star)
- Charlotte Wessels (Dutch singer-songwriter)
Charlottes in popular culture:
- Charlotte the spider (literature, Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White)
- Charlotte York (television, “Sex in the City”)
- Charlotte Heywood (literature, Sanditon by Jane Austen)
- Charlotte Pickles (television, “Rugrats”)
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