Home › Baby Names Directory › Sharlotte

Sharlotte

♀ Girl

Sharlotte Pronunciation

Sharlotte is pronounced SHAR-lət /ˈʃɑr.lət/High

Meaning: Phonetic spelling of Charlotte — French feminine of Charles, Germanic 'free man', read 'little free woman'Medium

In 30 seconds: Charlotte, spelled like it sounds: Sharlotte renders the queenly classic phonetically — 'little free woman'. Familiar elegance, distinctive look.

💕 Browse more names

Origin MediumFrench, German

MeaningPhonetic spelling of Charlotte — French feminine of Charles, Germanic 'free man', read 'little free woman'

U.S. rank (2024)#4175 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,060

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Sharlotte is a phonetic spelling of Charlotte — the French feminine diminutive of Charles, from Germanic karl, 'free man' — read 'little free woman'. The 'Sh' spelling foregrounds the pronunciation.

It registers thinly beside Charlotte. Rare, little-free-woman at the root, and distinctive.

Did you know? Charlotte, the French feminine of Charles ('free man'), has crowned queens and topped charts — Sharlotte makes its 'SHAR' sound plain on the page.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Charlotte — root etymology

Variations

CharlotteSharletteCharlot

Nicknames

CharlieLottie

Famous Bearers

Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Sharlotte…

Charlotte— the standard spelling

Charlette— a fellow variant

Scarlett— a companion Sc-/Sh- favorite

Carlota— the Spanish form

→ See all names like Sharlotte

Browse the whole category: All French names → · All German names → · All origins →

Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Sharlotte?

Sharlotte is pronounced SHAR-lət (/ˈʃɑr.lət/). Press play above to hear Sharlotte said aloud.

How do you say Sharlotte?

Sharlotte is said SHAR-lət (/ˈʃɑr.lət/). Press play above to hear Sharlotte said aloud.

What does the name Sharlotte mean?

Sharlotte spells Charlotte, the French feminine of Charles — 'little free woman'.

Is Sharlotte a boy or girl name?

Sharlotte is a girl's name.

How popular is Sharlotte?

Sharlotte is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Charlotte is far more common.