What Does the Name Charlotte Mean?
Charlotte is a girl's name of French (Germanic root) origin meaning “free man; little/feminine form of Charles.”
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| Name | Charlotte |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | French (Germanic root) |
| Meaning | free man; little/feminine form of Charles |
| Variants | Charlie, Lottie, Carlotta, Charlette |
| Popularity | US Top 5 girls' name throughout the late 2010s and 2020s |
The meaning and origin of Charlotte
The name Charlotte means “free man; little/feminine form of Charles” and has French (Germanic root) origins. A French feminine diminutive of Charles, ultimately from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man'. Long associated with royalty, including Queen Charlotte and, more recently, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.
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Charlotte works well when you need a believable girl or female profile in generated data, sample records, screenshots or seeded databases. Its French (Germanic root) origin and meaning, “free man; little/feminine form of Charles”, give the name enough context to feel intentional instead of random, while the profile generated on this site remains completely fictional.
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Variants and related names
Charlotte is related to several other names you may recognize: Charlie, Lottie, Carlotta, Charlette. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Charlotte?
US Top 5 girls' name throughout the late 2010s and 2020s
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Open the name generator →Frequently asked questions
What does the name Charlotte mean?+
The name Charlotte means “free man; little/feminine form of Charles” and is of French (Germanic root) origin.
What is the origin of the name Charlotte?+
Charlotte originates from French (Germanic root).
Is Charlotte a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Charlotte has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press