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The baby name Liselotte is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced IPA (German): /ˈliːzəlɔtə/; English respelling: LEE-zə-LOT-ə.

Liselotte is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: IPA (German): /ˈliːzəlɔtə/; English respelling: LEE-zə-LOT-ə

What is the meaning of the name Liselotte ?

The baby name Liselotte is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced IPA (German): /ˈliːzəlɔtə/; English respelling: LEE-zə-LOT-ə.

Liselotte is Germanic in Origin.

A German-Scandinavian compound, Liselotte fuses Lise (a short form of Elisabeth) and Lotte (from Charlotte). The name flourished in German-speaking Europe and Scandinavia, especially after the fame of Elisabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate (1652–1722) - known as Liselotte von der Pfalz - whose prolific correspondence made the double name widely recognized. Use peaked in the mid-20th century in Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Sweden, and today it reads as a vintage classic with continental charm; it also appears in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Its layered meaning draws on both roots: Elisabeth comes from Hebrew Elisheva, “my God is an oath/pledge,” while Charlotte is the French feminine of Charles, “free person.” Together, Liselotte evokes “pledged to God yet free.” Notable variants include Lieselotte (German), Lise-Lotte and Liselott (Swedish), and Liselot (Dutch). Common diminutives are Lise, Lotte, Lilo, Lotti, and Lotta.

Liselotte has the following similar or variant Names

Liselotte – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
DK Girls 0 #145 211 7,429
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
DK 0 #179 25 5,198
Belgium Girls 1996 #203 27 415
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
NL 0 #342 50 2,481
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
Austria Girls 0 #355 66 1,885
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
France Girls 2020 #391 4 3,215
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
NL Girls 0 #573 414 5,933
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
Finland Girls 2026 #697 42 3,895
Germany Girls 0 #739 100 4,949
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,427 20 9,415

Liselotte is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Switzerland
Flanders, Belgium
Belgium
Sweden

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People also ask about Liselotte

Liselotte is predominantly a girl's name.
Liselotte is a 4 syllable name, pronounced IPA (German): /ˈliːzəlɔtə/; English respelling: LEE-zə-LOT-ə.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lieselotte, Lise-Lotte, Lise, Lotte, Lisel and Lisi.
Across languages, Liselotte has these equivalents: Lise-Lotte (hyphenated form), Lieselotte (alternative spelling).
Yes — Liselotte ranked #134 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Liselotte ranks highest in Switzerland (#134 in 2024).
Liselotte's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #416 in 2010 to #391 in 2020 in France.