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The baby name Charlotte is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈʃɑːlət/ (UK), /ˈʃɑːrlət/ (US); respelling: "SHAHR-luht".

Charlotte is French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɑːlət/ (UK), /ˈʃɑːrlət/ (US); respelling: "SHAHR-luht"

What is the meaning of the name Charlotte ?

The baby name Charlotte is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈʃɑːlət/ (UK), /ˈʃɑːrlət/ (US); respelling: "SHAHR-luht".

Charlotte is French in Origin.

Charlotte is the French feminine diminutive of Charles, built on the Germanic root Karl, “free man,” now often rendered “free person.” The -otte ending marks a familiar or affectionate form in French. Adopted into English by the 17th century, the name gained steady ground in Britain after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg‑Strelitz (consort of George III) and spread widely through Europe.

Its cultural footprint includes Princess Charlotte of Wales (1796–1817), novelist Charlotte Brontë, and today’s Princess Charlotte of Wales, all of whom helped sustain recurring waves of popularity. International variants and cognates include Charlotta (Scandinavian, German), Carlota (Spanish, Portuguese), Carlotta (Italian), and the related Caroline/Karoline and Carla/Karla; nicknames range from Lottie and Lotta to Charlie, Char, and Lotte. In literature, Goethe’s Lotte and Austen’s Charlotte Lucas kept the name visible. With a classic-but-bright profile and pan‑European reach, Charlotte blends regal history with approachable warmth.

Charlotte has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Charlotte

Charlotte Gainsbourg Actor · Born 1971 · France Charlotte Gainsbourg is a French actor and singer, best known for her roles in films like 'Antichrist' and 'Melancholia'. She has also released music albums, including '5:55'. Born in 1971, she has been a prominent figure in both the film and music industries. Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz Politician · Born 1744 · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was the Queen consort of King George III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. She is most famous for her role as queen during a time of significant political and social change, including the American Revolution. Charlotte was also known for her interest in the arts and her patronage of musicians like Johann Christian Bach. Charlotte Le Bon Actor · Born 1986 · Canada Charlotte Le Bon is a Canadian actor best known for her role in the film 'The Hundred-Foot Journey'. She has also appeared in 'Yves Saint Laurent' and 'The Walk', showcasing her versatility and talent on screen.
Charlotte Church Actor · Born 1986 · United Kingdom Charlotte Church is a Welsh singer and actress who first gained fame as a classical crossover artist with her debut album 'Voice of an Angel'. She later transitioned into pop music and acting, appearing in films like 'I'll Be There'. Born in 1986, she hails from the United Kingdom and has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry since her childhood. Charlotte Riley Actor · Born 1981 · United Kingdom Charlotte Riley is a British actor best known for her role as Catherine Earnshaw in the TV adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights'. She also appeared in 'Peaky Blinders' and 'Edge of Tomorrow'. Charlotte Rae Actor · Born 1926 · United States Charlotte Rae was an American actress best known for her role as Edna Garrett on the TV shows 'Diff'rent Strokes' and its spin-off 'The Facts of Life'. Her warm and witty portrayal of the housemother endeared her to audiences in the 1980s. Rae's career spanned several decades, including work on stage and in film.

Celebrity babies named Charlotte

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Charlotte Brosnan Pierce Brosnan television actor ★★★★★
Charlotte Attenborough Richard Attenborough film director ★★★★★
Charlotte Gainsbourg Jane Birkin film director ★★★★★ Serge Gainsbourg singer ★★★★★
Charlotte Prinze Sarah Michelle Gellar television actor ★★★★★
Charlotte Marie Thorpe Jim Thorpe basketball player ★★★★★
Charlotte Mezvinsky Chelsea Clinton film producer ★★★★★
Charlotte Caniggia Claudio Caniggia association footballer ★★★★★
Charlotte Gottová Ivana Gottová television presenter ★★★★★ Karel Gott singer ★★★★★

Charlotte – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
Canada Girls 2024 #2 1,528 2,795
United States Girls 2024 #4 12,552 8,487
New Zealand Girls 2010 #4 305 98
FJ 0 #6 1 374
DK Girls 0 #8 2,287 7,429
KR 0 #8 1 201
BI 0 #11 2 425
NL Girls 2014 #14 210 73
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
BF Girls 0 #16 2 315
BW 0 #19 1 960
MV 0 #19 1 644
DK 0 #21 422 5,198
BI Girls 0 #25 9 726
NA 0 #25 9 2,537
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
CM 0 #36 20 2,592
France Girls 2021 #39 1,352 3,185
MT 0 #40 4 1,767
AZ 0 #43 1 706
BI Boys 0 #43 2 917
CM Girls 0 #45 1,658 11,671
MO 0 #46 7 2,706
Austria Girls 2024 #48 165 60
LU 0 #52 15 2,830
PR 0 #53 3 1,497
Switzerland Girls 2024 #58 93 1,786
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
Belgium Girls 2024 #62 140 424
JP 0 #72 6 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
CN 0 #78 9 3,857
PH 0 #81 16 5,607
GH Girls 0 #84 629 6,973
TW 0 #89 12 4,523
QA 0 #91 10 7,011
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
Norway Girls 2025 #97 30 453
LU Girls 0 #100 95 4,850
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
NL Girls 0 #102 3,898 5,933
NA Girls 0 #103 134 7,146
MT Girls 0 #104 48 3,773
NL 0 #104 407 2,481
BN Girls 0 #110 5 5,459
CY Girls 0 #111 11 3,755
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #115 7 6,215
KW 0 #118 4 5,216
ZA Girls 0 #124 4,486 25,928
BW Girls 0 #125 24 4,216
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
MU 0 #133 5 3,613
AE 0 #135 43 10,220
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
GH 0 #144 111 5,396
CR 0 #146 13 5,526
PR Girls 0 #152 10 3,171
Sweden Girls 2022 #172 8 1,568
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
SG 0 #179 91 11,010
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
CZ 0 #184 3 3,154
HK Girls 0 #184 801 16,104
Austria 0 #192 22 850
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
TW Girls 0 #207 70 8,139
PS 0 #208 11 5,692
PL 0 #209 4 2,600
ZA 0 #209 246 14,421
AO Girls 0 #213 5 4,575
MO Girls 0 #215 37 7,056
SG Girls 0 #215 519 18,916
HU Girls 0 #220 6 3,308
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
HK 0 #225 132 8,483
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
BG Girls 0 #227 5 3,559
EC Girls 0 #230 10 3,650
GR Girls 0 #230 13 6,293
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
JP Girls 0 #234 12 6,592
Austria Girls 0 #240 213 1,885
Germany Girls 0 #244 1,298 4,949
PT 0 #245 6 4,161
JM Girls 0 #249 11 7,507
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
CN Girls 0 #256 94 8,829
QA Girls 0 #258 59 15,378
IL 0 #264 11 6,291
NG 0 #267 6 5,926
PH Girls 0 #269 123 13,098
Germany 0 #274 170 2,542
Finland 0 #284 24 830
HR Girls 0 #287 8 3,687
CZ Girls 0 #291 52 5,378
MU Girls 0 #296 56 8,539
MY 0 #297 34 12,352
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
SA 0 #304 9 10,560
Finland Girls 0 #307 86 1,368
PE 0 #322 8 6,350
CN Boys 0 #328 4 9,639
OM Girls 0 #328 69 15,987
DK Boys 0 #329 4 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #329 4 5,862
PL Girls 0 #333 22 5,096
GT 0 #335 4 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
GH Boys 0 #354 8 8,138
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
AE Girls 0 #370 184 20,968
KW Girls 0 #378 138 19,177
CL 0 #383 29 6,867
Spain 0 #394 59 2,326
YE 0 #394 5 8,639
BO 0 #403 6 6,868
PH Boys 0 #403 6 11,440
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
EG 0 #407 6 6,387
PT Girls 0 #412 40 7,952
Finland Girls 2026 #413 512 3,895
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
MX 0 #440 6 8,339
PA Girls 0 #448 34 9,861
CR Girls 0 #454 79 11,342
RU Girls 0 #469 30 11,913
CM Boys 0 #477 74 12,054
IR Girls 0 #481 50 8,334
PS Girls 0 #488 36 10,981
GT Girls 0 #492 14 7,500
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
CO 0 #502 9 7,768
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
BH 0 #524 30 17,937
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
UY Girls 0 #529 8 6,731
HK Boys 0 #549 9 12,905
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
LB 0 #556 103 13,263
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IT 0 #562 154 4,183
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
IL Girls 0 #569 49 11,648
AR Girls 0 #571 29 8,289
BO Girls 0 #575 37 9,488
NG Girls 0 #611 180 15,093
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
CL Girls 0 #630 228 14,098
IN Girls 0 #647 8 13,121
IT Girls 0 #653 1,172 9,415
CL Boys 0 #694 7 13,390
Spain Girls 0 #710 286 5,561
MY Girls 0 #727 273 24,821
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
KW Boys 0 #758 12 18,755
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
TN 0 #787 43 13,765
SA Girls 0 #812 124 25,931
PE Girls 0 #860 84 14,861
OM Boys 0 #868 14 17,948
United States Boys 2024 #881 12 7,044
CO Girls 0 #889 191 16,140
BR Girls 0 #904 38 12,708
EG Boys 0 #920 6 15,035
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
EG Girls 0 #926 34 14,742
NG Boys 0 #937 15 16,906
NL Boys 0 #941 11 5,873
CO Boys 0 #974 8 15,656
MX Girls 0 #1,012 172 17,781
MX Boys 0 #1,028 6 16,355
MA 0 #1,037 92 20,986
DZ 0 #1,088 89 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,095 84 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,098 14 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
TR 0 #1,179 33 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,456 16 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,605 10 28,008

Charlotte is popular in 92 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
NL
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Charlotte

Charlotte is predominantly a girl's name.
Charlotte is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈʃɑːlət/ (UK), /ˈʃɑːrlət/ (US); respelling: "SHAHR-luht".
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Charlotta, Carlotta, Lotte, Lotti, Lottie and Lotty.
Yes, very popular — Charlotte ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 15 countries.
Charlotte ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Charlotte's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 20 notable people named Charlotte are in our database, including Charlotte Gainsbourg (Actor), Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Politician), Charlotte Le Bon (Actor).
Yes — at least 8 celebrity couples have chosen Charlotte for their child, including Pierce Brosnan.