Lottie

At a Glance: Name: Lottie – Meaning: free woman – Origin: English (diminutive of Charlotte) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LOT-ee

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Lottie is a diminutive of Charlotte with English roots, and it carries a meaning of "free woman." It's pronounced LOT-ee (IPA /ˈlɑːti/), a short, easy name for parents who want something with clear ties to Charlotte but a life of its own.

Meaning & Origin of Lottie

Meaning: Free woman.

Origin: English (diminutive of Charlotte).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Lottie

Phonetic: LOT-ee   IPA: /ˈlɑːti/

Popularity of Lottie

The SSA has tracked Lottie since 1880: it peaked at #75 in 1886 with 450 babies given the name, and by 2024 it sat at #676 with 423 babies — a similar count to its 1880s heyday, just spread across a much bigger pool of names today.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Lottie mean?

Free woman. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lottie)

How do you pronounce Lottie?

Lottie is pronounced LOT-ee (IPA: /ˈlɑːti/).

Is Lottie a popular name right now?

Lottie peaked at #75 in 1886 and is ranked #676 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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