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Charlott

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Pronounced SHAR-lot /ˈʃɑr.lɒt/High

Meaning: A spelling of Charlotte, the French feminine diminutive of Charles, from the Germanic karl — 'free man; farmer.' The trimmed -tt ending follows German and Scandinavian usage.Medium

In 30 seconds: A trimmed spelling of Charlotte, the feminine of Charles — 'free man' (said 'SHAR-lot'). Classic and clean.
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Origin MediumFrench, Germanic
MeaningA spelling of Charlotte, the French feminine diminutive of Charles, from the Germanic karl — 'free man; farmer.' The trimmed -tt ending follows German and Scandinavian usage.
U.S. rank (2024)#13785 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 495

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198918932024

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

Charlott is a variant spelling of Charlotte, the French feminine diminutive of Charles, from the Germanic karl, 'free man; farmer.' Queens, novelists and cities have carried the fuller form — Charlotte Bronte among them. This spelling is spare and continental. Classic and crisp (said 'SHAR-lot').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, far behind Charlotte. Rare, classic, and trim.

Did you know? Charlotte, the name behind Charlott, has crowned queens and cities alike — Charlotte, North Carolina was named for a queen consort of Britain (said 'SHAR-lot').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Charlott — Charlotte variant; Germanic karl via Charles

Variations

CharlotteCharlottaSharlott

Nicknames

LottieCharlie

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If you like Charlott…

Charlotte— the standard spelling of the same name
Lottie— the classic nickname it carries
Caroline— the other classic feminine of Charles
Janett— another French name
Pruitt— a fellow French choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Charlott mean?

Charlott is a spelling of Charlotte, the feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl — 'free man; farmer.'

How do you pronounce Charlott?

It's said SHAR-lot /ˈʃɑr.lɒt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Charlott a boy or girl name?

Charlott is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Charlott?

Charlott is very rare in the U.S., far behind Charlotte.

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