Lotte
Lotte is a girls' name of Dutch origin meaning “free woman.”
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how do you pronounce Lotte?
LOT-tuh
where does the name Lotte come from?
A diminutive of Lieselotte and of Charlotte, the feminine of Charlot, a diminutive of Charles.
A Dutch and German diminutive of Charlotte, Lotte was immortalized by Goethe's 'The Sorrows of Young Werther,' where Lotte is the unattainable beloved. The name is sweet, compact, and carries literary romantic associations. It remains popular throughout the Low Countries.
who are famous people named Lotte?
- Lotte Lenya (Austrian-American singer and actress)
- Lotte Reiniger (German silhouette animator pioneer)
what names are similar to Lotte?
what names go well with Lotte?
Sibling names that share Lotte's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Lotte
What does the name Lotte mean?
Lotte means “free woman”.
What is the origin of the name Lotte?
Lotte comes from the Dutch naming tradition.
How popular is the name Lotte?
Lotte has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Lotte a boy or girl name?
Lotte is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Lotte?
Lotte is pronounced LOT-tuh, with 2 syllables.
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