Girl name · Dutch
Lotte
“free one”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Lotte.
Explore Lotte further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Lotte — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Lotte is the short form of Charlotte, itself the feminine diminutive of Charles — Germanic karl, a free man. Two layers of diminutive have worn a long aristocratic name down to two syllables.
Goethe's Lotte in *The Sorrows of Young Werther* set off a continental craze in 1774 that included young men dressing as Werther and, reportedly, a wave of suicides. Few names have caused more trouble.
Two syllables, said LOT-tuh in Dutch, LOT-ee in English. On our vibe map it is Vintage Elegant with a whimsical lift.
More Dutch names
Lotte sits in our Dutch set — these share its roots.
All Dutch names →Lotte — common questions
Is Lotte a boy or girl name?
Lotte is traditionally a girl name of Dutch origin.
What does the name Lotte mean?
Lotte means “free one” of Dutch origin. Lotte is the short form of Charlotte, itself the feminine diminutive of Charles — Germanic karl, a free man. Two layers of diminutive have worn a long aristocratic name down to two syllables.
Where does the name Lotte come from?
Lotte is Dutch in origin. Goethe's Lotte in *The Sorrows of Young Werther* set off a continental craze in 1774 that included young men dressing as Werther and, reportedly, a wave of suicides. Few names have caused more trouble.
What are common nicknames for Lotte?
Lot and Lottie — the short-forms parents most often use for Lotte.
How popular is Lotte?
Lotte did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Lotte you might want for the nursery.