Charlotte Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Charlotte means free woman. French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic karl, a free man.

Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, which goes back to the Germanic karl, meaning a free man. It crossed to England in the seventeenth century and gained prominence through queens and princesses, including Queen Charlotte, wife of George III. In literature it brings to mind Charlotte Bronte, author of Jane Eyre, and the spider in E. B. White's Charlotte's Web. The name is elegant yet friendly, with a ready supply of short forms: Lottie, Charlie, Charley, and Tottie. It is used throughout the English-speaking world and across much of Europe.

Variants of Charlotte

CharlottaCarlottaLottieCharleyCharlie

Well-known people named Charlotte

Charlotte Bronte, Charlotte Church.

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