Charlotte Alternatives

Carlotta has a large measure of finger-snapping charm and substance — despite being a not too pleasant character in The Little Mermaid. Carlotta is also the diva/prima donna in The Phantom of the Opera, and there was an Empress Carlotta of Mexico.

Old and aristocratic European name that would be tough for an American kid to pull off.

Also spelled Liselotte, this is a clunky-but-cute compound name of German, Danish, Swedish, and Dutch origin. It combines elements of popular Elizabeth with popular Charlotte to create a name with a very different feel: sweet and oldy-worldy.

Lota is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Spanish contexts, it may be a diminutive of names like Dolores or Carlota, conveying affection and familiarity. In Hindi, Lota relates to a water vessel, symbolizing sustenance and nurturing qualities. The name also appears in various Pacific island cultures with different meanings. Its brevity and melodic quality make Lota accessible across language boundaries. The name's simplicity carries a natural elegance, with its flowing sound and easy pronunciation. While uncommon in mainstream Western usage, Lota has maintained periodic usage in diverse cultural communities. The name's multicultural nature gives it versatility and a global appeal combined with distinctive character.

This nickname-name is very popular in Germany, though Lottie is still the preferred version in the US. The problem, of course, is that you'll have to put up with a lotta jokes. See?

This sweet and spunky German nickname for Charlotte has a fun literary connection: Das doppelte Lottchen (English title: Lottie and Lisa) is a children’s book by German author Erich Kästner, which was later adapted into the popular movie The Parent Trap. With the growing popularity of the name Charlotte, Lottchen might be one of the German names for girls destined for wider use, though we'd put more money on Lottie.

Loyalty is one of the Modern Virtue Names rising precipitously for babies in recent years, used last year for nearly 300 children, about 85 percent of them girls. Loyalty may also owe some of its popularity to trendy sibling name Royalty.