Lotte

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Pronounced LOT-tuh /ˈlɒt.tə/Medium

Meaning: A German/Dutch short form of Charlotte — a feminine of Charles, from the Germanic, 'a free man; a little woman'Low

In 30 seconds: Free; a little woman: Lotte shortens Charlotte. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LOT-tuh').

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningA German/Dutch short form of Charlotte — a feminine of Charles, from the Germanic, 'a free man; a little woman'

U.S. rank (2025)#10567 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 94

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Lotte is a German/Dutch short form of Charlotte — a feminine of Charles, from the Germanic, 'a free man; a little woman'. A crisp, classic name (said 'LOT-tuh').

In the U.S. it appears in German and Dutch families. Rare, a-little-woman at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Charlotte is a feminine of Charles — Germanic 'a free man; a little woman' — Lotte is a German short form, crisp and classic (said 'LOT-tuh').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Lotte — short form of Charlotte

Variations

CharlotteLottaLottie

Nicknames

Lottie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lotte mean?

Lotte is a German short form of Charlotte — Germanic 'a free man; a little woman'.

How do you pronounce Lotte?

It's said LOT-tuh /ˈlɒt.tə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lotte a boy or girl name?

Lotte is a girl's name.

How popular is Lotte?

Lotte is a very rare name in the U.S.