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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

Bottom 10

  1. King46%
  2. Royce50%
  3. Ryker50%
  4. Titus50%
  5. Sterling52%
  6. Kali52%
  7. Axel52%
  8. Maddox52%
  9. Jaxson52%
  10. Zayden53%

Love potential for Lotta

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Ryder42%
  3. King42%
  4. Sterling42%
  5. Kameron42%
  6. Royce42%
  7. Ryker42%
  8. Kali42%
  9. Axel43%
  10. Hudson43%

Professional potential for Lotta

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Xander42%
  3. Zander42%
  4. Kali42%
  5. King46%
  6. Holden46%
  7. Axel48%
  8. Nova50%
  9. London51%
  10. Londyn51%

Crush potential for Lotta

Bottom 10

  1. Adelaide53%
  2. Gianna56%
  3. Moses57%
  4. Abel58%
  5. August58%
  6. Titus58%
  7. Lionel61%
  8. Solomon61%
  9. Cruz63%
  10. King63%
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