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Lotta

Girl Name day: July 17 In French: Charlou
Lotta is a short form of Charlotte: on birth records it is written Charlotte (388,806 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Charlotte page. Also a short form of Carlotta, Charolette.
Origin: Germanic (via French). Meaning: Little free one / free woman (feminine of Charles).
From the French feminine diminutive of Charles, itself from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man', a form popularized by the prestige of Charlemagne.

Name day for Lotta

July 17

Why this day? Lotta is a short form of Charlotte, and shares its name day.

Lotta is celebrated in the United States and Germany on July 17.

The story of the name Lotta

Lotta is a short form of Charlotte. It keeps its origin (Germanic (via French)) and meaning — little free one / free woman (feminine of Charles), and shares its name day, July 17.

On birth records, Lotta is rarely written as such: the Lottas are Charlottes (388,806 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Charlotte page. Lotta is also a short form of Carlotta, Charolette.

Frequently asked questions about Lotta

What does Lotta mean?

Lotta is a short form of Charlotte, which means little free one / free woman (feminine of Charles).

When is Lotta's name day?

July 17, together with Charlotte: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lotta a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Charlotte.

Lotta's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Lotta

Love potential for Lotta

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Gianna50%
  3. Scarlett54%
  4. Mara55%
  5. Athena55%
  6. Londyn57%
  7. Raegan57%
  8. Nova58%
  9. Adelaide58%
  10. Kennedy60%

Professional potential for Lotta

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Nova50%
  3. Londyn51%
  4. Luna51%
  5. Scarlett51%
  6. Genesis52%
  7. Ivy53%
  8. Kinsley55%
  9. Nyla59%
  10. Gianna59%

Crush potential for Lotta

Top 10

  1. Anastasia96%
  2. Juliet96%
  3. Elena96%
  4. Leilani96%
  5. Kinsley96%
  6. Ayla96%
  7. Talia96%
  8. Alayna96%
  9. Lia96%
  10. Fiona96%

Bottom 10

  1. Adelaide53%
  2. Gianna56%
  3. Serenity64%
  4. Mara72%
  5. Kali73%
  6. Eliza76%
  7. Liliana78%
  8. Alina78%
  9. Kennedy79%
  10. Athena79%
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