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Sharlotte

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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.
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Origin MediumFrench, German
MeaningPhonetic spelling of Charlotte — French feminine of Charles, Germanic 'free man', read 'little free woman'
U.S. rank (2025)#4257 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,094

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419302025

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

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

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If you like Sharlotte…

Charlotte— the standard spelling
Charlette— a fellow variant
Scarlett— a companion Sc-/Sh- favorite
Carlota— the Spanish form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sharlotte mean?

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

How do you pronounce Sharlotte?

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

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.

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