Charlotte

Charlotte as a name

Charlotte is a female given name of French origin. It is derived from the male name Charles, which means “free man” in Germanic languages. The name Charlotte became popular in England during the 17th century, and was introduced to France during the 18th century.

The name Charlotte has been a popular choice for baby girls in many English-speaking countries, as well as in France and other parts of Europe. It has been a particularly popular name in the United States, where it has been in the top 10 most popular names for baby girls since the early 2000s.

Famous people with the name Charlotte include Charlotte Bronte, the author of “Jane Eyre,” Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the author of “The Yellow Wallpaper,” and Charlotte Casiraghi, a member of the Monaco royal family.