Charlotte
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Charlotte
Charlotte is the feminine form of Charles, derived from the Old Germanic name Karl, which means "free man" or "man" through the Latin root *carolus*.
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Etymology
Charlotte is the feminine form of Charles, derived from the Old Germanic name Karl, which means "free man" or "man" through the Latin root *carolus*. The name entered European languages through French, where it became Charlot and was feminized to Charlotte.
Charlotte has been used predominantly in English, French, German, and Scandinavian cultures since the 17th century, with notable bearers including Queen Charlotte of Britain and author Charlotte Brontë; it is secular in nature and widely adopted across Christian-majority societies.
Charlotte currently ranks #2 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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