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Lottie

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Pronounced LOT-ee /ˈlɒt.i/High

Meaning: Pet form of Charlotte, itself the French feminine of Charles, which derives from Old High German Karl meaning 'free man,' giving Lottie the sense of 'free woman'High

In 30 seconds: Lottie is a plucky Victorian pet name for Charlotte that has outgrown its nickname status and stands on its own. Bright, two-syllable, and brimming with vintage charm.
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Origin HighGerman, French
MeaningPet form of Charlotte, itself the French feminine of Charles, which derives from Old High German Karl meaning 'free man,' giving Lottie the sense of 'free woman'
U.S. rank (2025)#528 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births570 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 48,350

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Lottie is a diminutive of Charlotte, which entered English use through French influence during the 17th and 18th centuries. Charlotte itself is the feminine of Charles, rooted in Old High German Karl ('free man'). Lottie flourished as a standalone name in the Victorian era, when affectionate pet-form names were commonly registered at birth, and carried connotations of girlish warmth and spirit.

Lottie faded in mid-20th-century America along with many short Victorian pet names, but the global vintage-name revival has restored it strongly. In the United Kingdom, Lottie has been a top-100 name since the early 2010s. In the United States it is climbing steadily, benefiting from the Charlotte boom and from parents who want Charlotte's sweetness in a more spontaneous package.

Did you know? Lottie Dod, born Charlotte Dod, became the youngest Wimbledon champion in history at age 15 in 1887 — and her nickname Lottie became the name the sporting world remembered her by.
Overall data confidence 92%
Behind the Name — Lottie — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

LottaLottyCharlotte

Nicknames

Lot

Famous Bearers

  • ★Lottie Dod (1871–1960)
    British athlete, youngest-ever Wimbledon champion (1887), and multi-sport Victorian pioneer.
  • ★Lottie Moss (1998–present)
    British model and younger half-sister of supermodel Kate Moss.

If you like Lottie…

Charlotte— the full formal name from which Lottie is derived
Nellie— fellow Victorian pet-form name with the same buoyant two-syllable energy
Millie— shares the -ie ending, the vintage feel, and the same sweet brightness
Hattie— another affectionate Victorian nickname-name that stands fully on its own

Frequently Asked

What does the name Lottie mean?

Lottie is a pet form of Charlotte, ultimately from Old High German Karl meaning 'free man,' so Lottie carries the sense of 'free woman.'

How do you pronounce Lottie?

It is said LOT-ee — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lottie a boy or girl name?

Lottie is used almost exclusively as a girls' name.

How popular is Lottie?

Lottie is in the top 100 in the UK and rising steadily in the United States as part of the broader Victorian pet-name revival.