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Lottie

Updated: by Stephanie Graham

Lottie is a popular example of a nickname making the transition into a given name. Also, Lottie is a sweet baby name for girls for parents who seek a twist on a traditional name. Keep reading to discover more about the name.

Meaning and Origin of the name Lottie:

Lottie is an adorable girl's name of French origin meaning “free man” or “petite.”

Lottie was originally a nickname for the given name Charlotte. It isn’t clear exactly when it fell into common practice as a given name. Because of Lottie’s connection to Charlotte, the name has French roots. Charlotte is the feminine version of the French name Charles, which comes from the Germanic word ceorl (meaning “free man”).

Symbolism of the name Lottie:

Lottie is a baby name that can symbolize freedom. The name Lottie already has a liberated feel to it considering it started out as a nickname. Lottie can symbolize a girl who is headstrong, yet joyful and full of energy.

Style of the name Lottie:

Traditional.

Gender of the name Lottie:

The baby name Lottie is usually used for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Lottie:

LAHT-ee

Number of syllables in the name Lottie:

Two.

Emotion evoked from the name Lottie:

Lottie is a baby name that is full of life, evoking upbeat and cheerful emotions.

Alternative spellings for the name Lottie:

  • Lotti
  • Lotty
  • Lotie

Nicknames for the name Lottie:

This adorable name has adorable nicknames. Even though Lottie was originally a nickname for Charlotte, there are nicknames for the nickname. We have a list of options for you below. Take a look and determine if any of these nicknames are right for your little girl.

  • Lotta
  • Lotts
  • Tee-Tee
  • Lotte
  • Ottie

Popularity of the name Lottie:

The baby name Lottie is a classic one, and thanks to information from the Social Security Administration, it spent more time on the top 1000 list of popular baby names throughout the early and mid-1900s. In fact, in 1900, Lottie ranked its highest at #97.

Great middle names for Lottie and their meanings:

  • Lisa (pledged to God)
  • Alex (defending men)
  • Ann (grace)
  • Maria (drop of the sea; bitter; beloved)
  • Theo (divine gift)
  • Elliott (Jehovah is God)
  • Blake (fair-haired, dark)
  • Drew (strong and manly)

Famous people with the name Lottie:

  • Lottie Beck (American baseball player)
  • Lottie Mwale (Zambian boxer)
  • Lottie Venne (nickname for British actress, comedian, singer Hannah Charlotte Venne)
  • Lottie Pickford (nickname for Canadian-born actress Charlotte Smith)
  • Lottie Phiri (Zambian footballer)
  • Lottie Williams (American actress)
  • Lottie Collins (nickname for English singer, dancer Charlotte Louisa Collins)
  • Lottie Briscoe (American actress)
  • Lottie Blackford (British actress)
  • Lottie Alter (nickname for American actress Charlotte Alice Alter)

Lotties in movies/pop culture:

  • Lottie (character in the TV show “The Duchess of Duke Street)
  • Lottie(main character in the teen novel eponymous series by Hayley Long)
  • Lottie Ryan (character in the soap opera “Home and Away”)
  • Lottie Matthews (character in the TV series “Yellowjackets”)
  • Lottie(nickname for the character Charlotte Chandler in the soap opera “All My Children”)
  • Lottie (an otter character in the video game “Animal Crossing”)
  • Lottie (a character in the mobile video game “Love Island”)
  • LottieOtter (character in the Winnie the Pooh novel “Return to the Hundred Acre Wood”)

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