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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. Shellie96%
  2. Evette96%
  3. Barbra96%
  4. Suzanna96%
  5. Bambi96%
  6. Salina96%
  7. Kerrie96%
  8. Marnie96%
  9. Karie95%
  10. Tiffanie94%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Germaine42%
  3. Hans42%
  4. Leopoldo48%
  5. Darrick52%
  6. Daron53%
  7. Dion53%
  8. Abdul54%
  9. Josette54%
  10. Claudine55%

Love potential for Lotta

Top 10

  1. Angelita96%
  2. Suzanna94%
  3. Janna93%
  4. Susannah92%
  5. Michell92%
  6. Jamey92%
  7. Bettina92%
  8. Charissa92%
  9. Aretha91%
  10. Bambi91%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Hans42%
  3. Dion43%
  4. Brant44%
  5. Darrick45%
  6. Kraig46%
  7. Britt47%
  8. Germaine47%
  9. Andra48%
  10. Deanne49%

Professional potential for Lotta

Top 10

  1. Gena92%
  2. Christi89%
  3. Tawana88%
  4. Caryn87%
  5. Bettina87%
  6. Annemarie86%
  7. Scot86%
  8. Deena85%
  9. Kraig85%
  10. Stephenie85%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha42%
  2. Aja46%
  3. Starla49%
  4. Barbra51%
  5. Josette55%
  6. Theron55%
  7. Alfonzo55%
  8. Cedrick56%
  9. Ursula57%
  10. Kerrie57%

Crush potential for Lotta

Top 10

  1. Bambi96%
  2. Salina96%
  3. Marnie96%
  4. Rosita96%
  5. Evette96%
  6. Lindy96%
  7. Barbra96%
  8. Suzanna96%
  9. Candi96%
  10. Marlena96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich42%
  2. Germaine42%
  3. Hans49%
  4. Leopoldo54%
  5. Dion54%
  6. Collette55%
  7. Daron55%
  8. Janell56%
  9. Annmarie57%
  10. Claudine57%
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