Lotte
German · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Lotte
Lotte is a diminutive form of Charlotte, which derives from the French name Charlot, itself based on the Germanic root "carl" meaning "man" or "free man." The name linguistically traces back to Old Germanic elements and gained popularity through the French royal tradition.
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Etymology
Lotte is a diminutive form of Charlotte, which derives from the French name Charlot, itself based on the Germanic root "carl" meaning "man" or "free man." The name linguistically traces back to Old Germanic elements and gained popularity through the French royal tradition.
Lotte is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Germany, Netherlands, and Denmark, and has no specific religious affiliation; it gained literary prominence through Goethe's 1774 novel "The Sorrows of Young Werther," where the character Lotte became iconic in European culture.
Lotte currently ranks #10,567 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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