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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

Top 10

  1. Glynda96%
  2. Vernetta96%
  3. Liane96%
  4. Lissa95%
  5. Velvet95%
  6. Debbi94%
  7. Ranae93%
  8. Glinda93%
  9. Gaynell92%
  10. Bronwyn92%

Bottom 10

  1. Helga43%
  2. Theresia54%
  3. Frederica54%
  4. Georgine57%
  5. Georgeann62%
  6. Phylis62%
  7. Kathern63%
  8. Johnette66%
  9. Elba66%
  10. Kelle66%

Love potential for Lotta

Top 10

  1. Elayne96%
  2. Lawanna96%
  3. Lanita96%
  4. Marna96%
  5. Leisha96%
  6. Beckie95%
  7. Tammara94%
  8. Ranae93%
  9. Loreen93%
  10. Doretta93%

Bottom 10

  1. Helga42%
  2. Lu49%
  3. Cyndi56%
  4. Ronna56%
  5. Barbie57%
  6. Kelle59%
  7. Arnita59%
  8. Barb60%
  9. Ronni60%
  10. Mikki60%

Professional potential for Lotta

Top 10

  1. Jacquelyne96%
  2. Janise94%
  3. Eilene94%
  4. Pamella92%
  5. Deneen90%
  6. Kathyrn90%
  7. Georgene89%
  8. Hermelinda89%
  9. Debbra89%
  10. Karlene87%

Bottom 10

  1. Jacki53%
  2. Mikki53%
  3. Drucilla54%
  4. Fonda54%
  5. Arnita57%
  6. Denita57%
  7. Dreama58%
  8. Lisha59%
  9. Enola59%
  10. Peri59%

Crush potential for Lotta

Top 10

  1. Tari96%
  2. Velvet96%
  3. Liane96%
  4. Glynda96%
  5. Luana96%
  6. Lissa96%
  7. Cinda96%
  8. Elayne96%
  9. Ranae96%
  10. Vernetta96%

Bottom 10

  1. Helga47%
  2. Theresia55%
  3. Georgine57%
  4. Frederica63%
  5. Kathern65%
  6. Lonna65%
  7. Phylis66%
  8. Fredia66%
  9. Jann66%
  10. Elba68%
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