Charlotte Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Charlotte Name at a Glance

Name	Charlotte
Meaning	Diminutive of Charlotte: A feminine form of Charles, meaning man or manly. Alternate meaning, tiny and feminine.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Charlotte Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Charlotte means “Diminutive of Charlotte: A feminine form of Charles, meaning man or manly. Alternate meaning, tiny and feminine”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Charlotte Name Origin

Our database records Charlotte under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Charlotte a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Charlotte is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Charlotte

When considering Charlotte for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.