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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Free woman
- Origin
- English (diminutive of Charlotte)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LOT-ee
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
LOT-eeIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Lottie mean?
Free woman. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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