Lotti

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Pronounced LOT-ee /ˈlɒt.i/High

Meaning: Lotti is a pet form and spelling of Lottie, short for Charlotte, the French feminine of Charles ('free man'). A cheery, vintage-sweet short form.Low

In 30 seconds: A cheery pet form: Lotti clips Charlotte, 'free man; little woman' (said 'LOT-ee'). Vintage-sweet and bright.

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Origin LowFrench, German

MeaningLotti is a pet form and spelling of Lottie, short for Charlotte, the French feminine of Charles ('free man'). A cheery, vintage-sweet short form.

U.S. rank (2024)#12874 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 51

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

Lotti is a pet form and spelling of Lottie, short for Charlotte (French feminine of Charles, 'free man'). It reads as a cheery, vintage short form, popular in German-speaking areas and rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'LOT-ee').

It surfaces mostly as an affectionate nickname turned given name. Vintage, cheery, and bright.

Did you know? Lotti is a spelling of Lottie, a pet form of Charlotte (the feminine of Charles, 'free man') - a bright, storybook-sweet short form (said 'LOT-ee').

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Lotti — Pet form of Charlotte via Lottie; French/German

Variations

LottieCharlotteLotte

Nicknames

LotLots

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Lottie— a like spelling of the same pet form

Charlotte— the fuller name Lotti shortens

Hattie— a like vintage -ie nickname

Dottie— another cheery -ottie diminutive

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lotti mean?

Lotti is a pet form of Charlotte, the feminine of Charles, meaning 'free man; little woman.'

How do you pronounce Lotti?

It's said LOT-ee /ˈlɒt.i/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lotti a boy or girl name?

Lotti is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lotti?

Lotti is a rare, vintage-feeling name for girls in the U.S.