Charlotta

Charlotta is the Latinized and Swedish form of Charlotte, the French feminine diminutive of Charles. The name originates from the Old High German name Karl and means 'the free one'.

What does the name Charlotta mean?

Charlotta is the Latinized and Swedish form of Charlotte, the French feminine diminutive of Charles. The name originates from the Old High German name Karl and means 'the free one'. Charlotta is a name particularly favored in Scandinavia, also in the short form Lotta. The name is also common in the Netherlands and Germany, but unlike Charlotte, it does not rank among the top girls' names there. Other popular variants of Charlotta or Charlotte include Carla, Carlota, Carlotta, Charlot, Charlott, Karla, and Karlotta, as well as the short forms Lotte, Lotti, and Lottie.

Where does the name Charlotta come from?

Etymology As a variant of Charlotte, the feminine diminutive of the English and French name Charles, the name Charlotta also has its origins in the Old High German name Karl, which likely derives from the Proto-Germanic *karaz (man) or its diminutive *karlaz (young, small man) and their further development *karal (man, husband, beloved). In Middle Low German, this evolved into the term 'Kerl' as a medieval designation for 'free citizen' or 'free man', which is why all names derived from Carl/Karl are often translated as 'the free one'. Old High German

How do you pronounce Charlotta?

Sound & Pronunciation of Charlotta: The name Charlotta is structured and can be pronounced with three to four syllables. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Schar-lot-ta' [ʃaʁˈlɔta], starting with a distinctive consonant cluster that gives the name presence. The stressed syllable '-lot-' adds depth to the sound. The double consonant cluster provides a pronounced ending. As a result, Charlotta appears feminine and powerful - classic, expressive, and modern.

When is the name day of Charlotta?

Charlotta's name day is on July 17.

Popularity

Charlotta is a very popular name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 828th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2013, when it reached 316th place. Over the last ten years, Charlotta has been given as a first name about 930 times, placing it 533rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 497th.

Nicknames & pet names

Carla / Carly / Charlotti / Charly / Lotta / Lottchen / Lotte / Lotti / Scharlottchen / Totta

Similar first names

Famous people

• Catharina Charlotta Swedenmarck (Finnish poet)
• Charlotta Berger (writer from Sweden)
• Charlotta Cedercreutz (artist from Sweden)
• Charlotta Djurstöom (Swedish actress)
• Charlotta Falkman (Swedish writer)
• Charlotta Fougberg (Swedish athlete (3000m steeplechase))
• Charlotta Frölich (Swedish historian)
• Charlotta Löfgren (Swedish writer)
• Charlotta Malm-Reuterholm (Finnish artist)
• Charlotta Maria Eriksson (Swedish actress)
• Charlotta Oberg (Swedish writer)
• Charlotta Ricarda Frida Fredy (German theater actress)
• Charlotta Säfvenberg (skier from Sweden)
• Charlotta Schelin (Swedish footballer)
• Charlotta Seuerling (musician from Finland)
• Charlotta Sörenstam (golfer from Sweden)
• Charlotta Wihlborg (Swedish badminton player)
• Christina Charlotta Cederstrom (Swedish artist)
• Eleonora Charlotta DAlbedyhll (writer from America)
• Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht (poet from Sweden)