Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
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Lottie
GirlEnglish, French· “pet form of Charlotte; free man”
- Meaning
- pet form of Charlotte; free man
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- LAH-tee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #528
- US babies 2025
- 570
- Best rank
- #75 (1886)
- Peak year
- 1916
Meaning and origin of Lottie
Lottie is an English and French name that means “pet form of Charlotte; free man”.
Lottie is a pet form of Charlotte, the feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl, meaning man or free man. It was especially popular in the nineteenth century and early twentieth century and has recently returned as a charming vintage choice. It carries a playful, lively feel while keeping a link to the classic elegance of Charlotte. It can stand alone as a full name or serve as a nickname. Parents who love retro names like Hattie and Millie often find Lottie a sweet and spirited option.
Popularity over time
Lottie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 84 different years. Its best national rank was #75 in 1886, and the most babies received it in 1916, when 1,389 were named Lottie. In 2025, 570 babies were named Lottie, and it ranked #528 nationally. That is 622% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #177 in 1920, #574 in 1950, #2,567 in 1980, #7,843 in 2000, #4,556 in 2010, and #528 in 2025. Of the 48,352 US girls named Lottie since records began, 22% were born in the 1910s, its biggest decade. The 1920s come next, with 9,340 babies. Since 2010, 2,754 more have been named Lottie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lucile, Della, Jeannette, Goldie, and Estelle.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Lottie ranked highest in Wyoming, Utah, and Tennessee.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Lottie is usually pronounced LAH-tee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with L and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Lottie
A few middle names that flow with Lottie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Lottie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lottie mean?
Lottie is an English and French name that means “pet form of Charlotte; free man”.
What is the origin of the name Lottie?
Lottie has English and French roots. Lottie is a pet form of Charlotte, the feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl, meaning man or free man.
Is Lottie a popular name?
Yes. Lottie ranked #528 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Lottie a boy or girl name?
Lottie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Lottie?
Lottie is usually pronounced LAH-tee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings