Charlotte
Meaning of Charlotte
Charlotte is a beautiful female name of French origin, derived from the masculine Charles, which means "free man" or "petite". This charming name carries an air of elegance and sophistication, reminiscent of the British royal family, thanks to Princess Charlotte. Its popularity in recent years is evident as it consistently ranks within the top 10 baby names in the United States. Variations like Charlotta and Charlize offer unique twists to this classic name. Its timeless appeal and refined sound make Charlotte a lovely choice for a baby girl. The English pronunciation for Charlotte is SHAHR-luht.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as SHAHR-luht (/ʃɑrˈlɔt/)
American English
- Pronunced as SHAHR-luht (/ʃɑrˈlʊt/)
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Notable People Named Charlotte
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| Charlotte Brontë was an influential English novelist and poet, best known for her classic novel Jane Eyre, which she published under the pen name Currer Bell. |
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| Charlotte Mason - Charlotte Maria Shaw Mason was a pioneering British educator and reformer who advocated for a broad and liberal curriculum in children's education at the turn of the twentieth century. |
| Charlotte Rae Lubotsky was an American character actress and singer with a career spanning sixty-six years. |
| Charlotte Pence Bond is an American writer and the daughter of former Vice President Mike Pence and former Second Lady Karen Pence. |
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| Charlotte E. Ray was the first black American female lawyer in the United States, graduating from Howard University School of Law in 1872 and making history as the first woman admitted to the District of Columbia Bar and to practice before the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. |
| Charlotte Angas Scott was a pioneering British mathematician who made significant contributions to American mathematics and played a crucial role in advancing the mathematical education of women. |
| Charlotte Mary Mew was an English poet known for her work in both Victorian poetry and Modernism. |
| Charlotte Osei - Charlotte Kesson-Smith Osei is a Ghanaian lawyer and former chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana, who later served as the UN International Elections Commissioner. |
| Charlotte Cooper - Charlotte "Chattie" Cooper Sterry was a pioneering English female tennis player who won five Wimbledon singles titles and became the first female Olympic tennis champion in 1900. |
