Girl
French / Germanic
3 syllables
Charlotte
SHAR-lot
/ˈʃɑːrlət/
"She who is free" — a name of quiet power, nobility, and literary grace
Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, itself from the Germanic Karl meaning 'free man.' As a woman's name, it carries exactly that spirit: a quiet independence cloaked in refinement. It was a royal favorite for centuries — Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was the wife of King George III — and literary history gave us Charlotte Brontë, who channeled her own quiet strength into the pen name Currer Bell and immortalized it in Jane Eyre.
Quick Facts
Letters9
SyllablesChar · lotte
GenderGirl
OriginFrench / Germanic
Root WordKarl (Charles)
MeaningFree woman, strength
PopularityVery Popular
Peak Year2021
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayNovember 17
Nicknames
CharlieCharLottieLotta
About the Name Charlotte
Charlotte means 'free woman' or 'strong,' derived from the French feminine form of Charles, which comes from the Germanic Karl meaning 'free man.'
Very much so — Charlotte has been the name of multiple European queens and princesses, most recently Princess Charlotte of Wales, born 2015.
Charlotte has wonderful nicknames: Charlie, Lottie, Char, and Lotta are all popular. Charlie in particular has become a fashionable standalone name.
Charlotte has roots in the 18th century but feels completely modern — it's been in the US top 10 consistently since 2014, proving its timeless appeal.
Charlotte Rose, Charlotte Grace, Charlotte Anne, and Charlotte Mae are all beautiful. The three-syllable Charlotte pairs well with short middle names.
Personality of Charlotte
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Charlotte
Creativity
83%
Elegance
91%
Independence
88%
Intelligence
89%
Strength
80%
Warmth
81%
Famous People Named Charlotte
C
Charlotte Brontë
Victorian novelist, author of Jane Eyre and Villette
P
Princess Charlotte
Daughter of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales
Q
Queen Charlotte
Wife of King George III, the first and only Queen Charlotte of Great Britain
C
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
American feminist writer and social reformer, author of The Yellow Wallpaper
C
Charlotte (Charlotte's Web)
The wise, loyal spider in E.B. White's beloved children's classic
Middle Names for Charlotte
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Charlotte
Charlotte Rose
Charlotte Grace
Charlotte Anne
Charlotte Mae
Charlotte Claire
Charlotte Jane
Charlotte Kate
Charlotte Elise
Charlotte Pearl
Charlotte Violet
Charlotte Wren
Charlotte Joy
Names Similar to Charlotte
Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Charlotte
1761
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz marries King George III, becoming Queen Charlotte and Britain's longest-serving consort
1816
Charlotte Brontë is born in Haworth, Yorkshire — she will become one of the most celebrated authors in English literature
1847
Jane Eyre is published under the pen name Currer Bell, cementing Charlotte's association with literary strength
2015
Princess Charlotte is born to Prince William and Catherine, triggering a global wave of Charlottes
2020
Charlotte reaches #1 in the US for the first time, becoming the most popular girl's name in the country
Numerology & Symbolism of Charlotte
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Gemini
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Dusty Rose
💎
Lucky Stone
Pearl
🌸
Lucky Flower
Lily of the Valley
Charlotte Around the World
How Charlotte is written in different languages and scripts
شارلوت
Arabic
シャーロット
Japanese
Шарлотта
Russian
샬럿
Korean
夏洛特
Chinese
Σαρλότ
Greek
शार्लोट
Hindi
שרלוט
Hebrew
Looking for Name Ideas?
Explore our name inspiration guides