Charlotte
Charlotte (name) means a female given name, a feminine form of Charles. Example: “Charlotte was named after her great-grandmother.”
How to Use Charlotte
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman's first name, or a fruit-and-cream dessert baked in a lined mould.
Word Forms
Charlottes plural, charlottes plural
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_____ was named after her great-grandmother.
Etymology
From French Charlotte, a feminine diminutive of Charles; several places of this name honour Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818).
Rhymes for Charlotte
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What does “Charlotte” mean?
The word “Charlotte” means a female given name, a feminine form of Charles. In plain terms, a woman's first name, or a fruit-and-cream dessert baked in a lined mould.
How do you pronounce “Charlotte”?
“Charlotte” is pronounced SHAH-luht (/ˈʃɑɹ.lət/ in IPA).
How do you use “Charlotte” in a sentence?
Here is “Charlotte” used in a sentence: “Charlotte was named after her great-grandmother.”
What part of speech is “Charlotte”?
Depending on how it is used, “Charlotte” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Charlotte” come from?
The word “Charlotte” dates back to around 1744 and comes from French. From French Charlotte, a feminine diminutive of Charles; several places of this name honour Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818).
Is “Charlotte” a common word?
“Charlotte” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Charlotte” have?
“Charlotte” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name, a feminine form of Charles.