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Charlotte

SHAH-luht

Charlotte (name) means a female given name, a feminine form of Charles. Example: “Charlotte was named after her great-grandmother.”

name
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A female given name, a feminine form of Charles.
"Charlotte was named after her great-grandmother."
noun
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A dessert made of sponge fingers or bread lining a mould, filled with fruit, custard, or cream.
"The chef served an apple charlotte with a scoop of vanilla ice cream."

How to Use Charlotte

Learner’s notes

In 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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Etymology

From French Charlotte, a feminine diminutive of Charles; several places of this name honour Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818).

Origin: French · First attested 1744

Class of 1744 Charlotte joined the language around 1744.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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