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Charlotta

Quick answerThe name 'Charlotta' is a feminine form of Charles, derived from the Germanic element *karlaz* meaning "free man." It is used primarily in Scandinavian, German, and English-speaking cultures, with notable historical figures including Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of King George III of Great Britain.

Swedish · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#13,499
TrendVintage
Peak year1967
Syllables3
OriginSwedish
LanguageSwedish
CultureSwedish
ReligionChristianity
Letters9
Numerology8 Chaldean 3
Global rank#453

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Charlotta

The name 'Charlotta' is a feminine form of Charles, derived from the Germanic element *karlaz* meaning "free man." It is used primarily in Scandinavian, German, and English-speaking cultures, with notable historical figures including Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of King George III of Great Britain.

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Etymology

The name 'Charlotta' is a feminine form of Charles, derived from the Germanic element *karlaz* meaning "free man." It is used primarily in Scandinavian, German, and English-speaking cultures, with notable historical figures including Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of King George III of Great Britain.

Charlotta currently ranks #13,499 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1967.

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