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Lottie

ˈlɒt.i

Free

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How to say it

LOT · tie

ˈlɒt.i

What it means

A pet form of Charlotte, from the Germanic for 'free man.'

Lottie is the sparkly vintage short for Charlotte, which comes through French from the Germanic for 'free man.' A Victorian favorite now charging back into style, it has the same sweet -ie energy as Hattie and Millie. Said LOT-ee.

How to spell Lottie

The standard spelling is Lottie. Common variants include Lotty, Lotta, Charlotte, but Lottie is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #784318802025

peaked at #75 in 1886, currently #528 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Spelling

    A pet form of Charlotte.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

  • Lottie Dod British tennis champion and five-time Wimbledon singles winner

Spelling variants

  • Lotty
  • Lotta
  • Charlotte

Common questions

What does the name Lottie mean?
A pet form of Charlotte, from the Germanic for 'free man.'
What does Lottie mean in English?
In English, Lottie means "Free." Lottie is the sparkly vintage short for Charlotte, which comes through French from the Germanic for 'free man.' A Victorian favorite now charging back into style, it has the same sweet -ie energy as Hattie and Millie. Said LOT-ee.
Is Lottie short for Charlotte?
Yes. Lottie is a short form of Charlotte, and it carries the same meaning, "Free." These days many parents use Lottie as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
How do you pronounce Lottie?
Lottie is pronounced ˈlɒt.i. Say it as LOT-tie, with the stress on the "lot" syllable.
How do you spell Lottie?
The standard spelling is Lottie. Common spelling variants include Lotty, Lotta, Charlotte.
Is Lottie a boy or girl name?
Lottie is traditionally a feminine name.
How popular is the name Lottie?
Lottie ranked #528 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.