Charlotte (given name)

Charlotte
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameFrench, Italian
MeaningFemale diminutive of "Charles", "strong and virile", "vigorous"
Other names
Nickname(s)Charlie, Lotta, Lottie, Lotte, Carly
Related namesCharles, Carol, Caroline, Karlotta, Séarlait

Charlotte is a feminine given name, a female form of the male name Charles.[1] It is of French or Italian origin, meaning "free man" or "petite". It dates back to at least the 14th century. Other variants of the name and related names include Charlie, Lottie, Lotte, Karlotta, Carlota, and Carlotta.[citation needed]

Popularity

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According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Charlotte was the 31st most popular girl name in 2013 in the United States.[citation needed]

It was the most popular name for girls in Australia in 2013.[2]

In 2015 it was the 21st popular girl name both in England and Wales, having been a constant presence among the top ten girls' names there since the 1980s.[1]

In 2022, in the United States, the name Charlotte was given to 12,891 girls, ranking it as the third most popular name.[3] It was also the third most popular name given to girls in Canada that year.[4]

Notable people

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Royalty

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The following women are usually identified as Charlotte with an appended title rather than a surname:

Other people

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Fictional characters

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Royal baby: Queen meets great-granddaughter". BBC. 5 May 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Australia's 100 most popular baby names". Kidspot. 2 April 2013. Archived from the original on 10 January 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Popular Baby Girl Names in 2022". Baby Names. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Table 17-10-0147-01 First names at birth by sex at birth, selected indicators (Number)". Statistics Canada. Retrieved 25 August 2024.