Name meaning
Lotte
means “free”
- Origin
- Germanic, via Dutch and German
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Dutch, German, Scandinavian
- Spellings
- Lotte · Lotta · Charlotte · Lottie
- Form of
- Charlotte
- Say it
- LOT-teh
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Lotte is a Dutch and German pet form of Charlotte, the feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl, free man. It is a favourite in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Roots
Pet form of Charlotte, from Germanic karl (free man).
Where it is used
Very popular in the Netherlands and Flanders.
Lotte name FAQ
What does the name Lotte mean?
Lotte means “free”. Pet form of Charlotte, from Germanic karl (free man).
Where does the name Lotte come from?
Lotte is of Germanic, via Dutch and German origin. Today it is used in Dutch, German, Scandinavian families.
How do you pronounce Lotte?
Lotte is usually pronounced LOT-teh.
Is Lotte a boy's or a girl's name?
Lotte is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Lotte?
Related spellings and forms include Lotta, Charlotte, Lottie.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.