What does Charlotte mean?
Charlotte means “man”. It is a girl name of Germanic origin, listed under the Christian faith in our collection.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Germanic – see more Germanic names.
- Gender: Girl – browse girl names.
- Faith: Christian
- Popularity: ranked #4248 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina, took its name from Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), wife of George III, which tells you how far this French feminine form of Charles has travelled. Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855) wrote Jane Eyre in 1847, and a royal princess born in 2015 revived it again. It has been a top-ten name in England and Wales and the US in recent years. Source: ONS and SSA name tables.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Charlotte has 9 letters and 2 syllables, made of 3 vowels and 6 consonants (8 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Charlotte with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
3Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): C=3 + H=8 + A=1 + R=18 + L=12 + O=15 + T=20 + T=20 + E=5 = 102. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 0 + 2 = 3. Result: 3.
Favorite colour
YellowThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Charlotte has lucky number 3, so the colour is Yellow.
Star sign
GeminiOnly the first letter counts (C). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Charlotte
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Charlotte. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Charlotte
Partner names that match Charlotte by origin, faith, length and sound (Boy names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Charlotte + Frederick = Charlrick · Charlotte + Jefferson = Charlrson · Charlotte + Geraldine = Charldine · Charlotte + Henrique = Charlique
Sibling names for Charlotte
Names that sit well next to Charlotte: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Charlotte
If Charlotte is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Frequently asked questions
What does Charlotte mean?
Charlotte means “man” and is of Germanic origin.
What is the origin of Charlotte?
In our collection Charlotte is listed as a name of Germanic origin, associated with the Christian faith.
Is Charlotte a boy or a girl name?
Charlotte is listed as a girl name.
What is the lucky number for Charlotte?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Charlotte is 3, with the star sign Gemini. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Charlotte?
Charlotte has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Charlotte?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Charlotte include Ch, Cha, Char, Charl, Tte, Chay.