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Charlett

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Pronounced SHAR-let /ˈʃɑːr.lɛt/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Charlotte, the French feminine of Charles, from the Germanic for 'free man' — so 'little free one.' A classic in a trimmed modern spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A trim take on a classic: Charlett respells Charlotte, 'free' (said 'SHAR-let'). Elegant and modern.
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Origin MediumFrench, Germanic
MeaningA respelling of Charlotte, the French feminine of Charles, from the Germanic for 'free man' — so 'little free one.' A classic in a trimmed modern spelling.
U.S. rank (2021)#13836 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1969
Total births (all-time)≈ 278

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196919312021

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Charlett is a spelling of Charlotte, the feminine of Charles, 'free man.' It reads elegant and modern — rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'SHAR-let').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely in this spelling. Rare, elegant, and modern.

Did you know? Charlett respells Charlotte — the French feminine of Charles, 'free man' — a classic in a trimmed, modern spelling (said 'SHAR-let').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Charlett — Charlotte respelling; 'free man' (feminine)

Variations

CharlotteCharletteScarlett

Nicknames

CharLettie

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If you like Charlett…

Charlotte— the standard spelling
Charlette— a like -ette spelling
Scarlett— a near-rhyme classic
Charlize— a like Charl- pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Charlett mean?

Charlett is a respelling of Charlotte, the French feminine of Charles ('free man').

How do you pronounce Charlett?

It's said SHAR-let /ˈʃɑːr.lɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Charlett a boy or girl name?

Charlett is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Charlett?

Charlett is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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