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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. Melanie96%
  2. Dawn92%
  3. April92%
  4. Melissa90%
  5. Stacey88%
  6. Heidi88%
  7. Rhonda87%
  8. Wendy86%
  9. Tracey86%
  10. Melinda86%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya52%
  2. Tina61%
  3. Jill64%
  4. Michele67%
  5. Michelle67%
  6. Tanya69%
  7. Gina70%
  8. Katrina71%
  9. Kimberly73%
  10. Deanna74%

Love potential for Lotta

Top 10

  1. Melanie94%
  2. Angela92%
  3. Wendy91%
  4. Stacey90%
  5. Heidi89%
  6. Melissa86%
  7. Dawn86%
  8. Amy86%
  9. Christy83%
  10. Lisa82%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill42%
  2. Tina48%
  3. Deanna49%
  4. Tanya56%
  5. Katrina58%
  6. Gina58%
  7. Tonya62%
  8. Tamara65%
  9. Tara67%
  10. Michelle68%

Professional potential for Lotta

Top 10

  1. Tonya78%
  2. Michele77%
  3. Stacey77%
  4. Michelle77%
  5. Rhonda75%
  6. Melinda75%
  7. Tracey75%
  8. Melissa74%
  9. Christy73%
  10. Yolanda73%

Bottom 10

  1. Heather53%
  2. April56%
  3. Tamara57%
  4. Gina58%
  5. Jennifer58%
  6. Tina58%
  7. Tara59%
  8. Amy62%
  9. Katrina63%
  10. Tanya64%

Crush potential for Lotta

Top 10

  1. Jennifer96%
  2. Wendy96%
  3. Melissa96%
  4. Stacey96%
  5. April96%
  6. Melanie96%
  7. Nina96%
  8. Rhonda95%
  9. Dawn93%
  10. Heidi93%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya55%
  2. Jill66%
  3. Katrina67%
  4. Michelle68%
  5. Michele68%
  6. Deanna70%
  7. Lisa75%
  8. Tanya75%
  9. Amy77%
  10. Angela80%
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