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Name Origin

Lotte is a diminutive of the German name Charlotte, which is derived from the masculine name Charles. Charlotte means 'free man' or 'strong'. Lotte carries a similar meaning with a softer, more endearing tone.

germandiminutivecharlottefreestrongfeminineendearing

Famous People

Lotte Lenya (1898-1981)

Singer and Actress

  • Tony Award winner for Best Actress in a Musical
  • Known for her roles in the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill
  • Starred in the film adaptation of 'The Threepenny Opera'

Lotte Riemann (1916-2014)

Actress

  • Starred in numerous German films during the Golden Age of German cinema
  • Known for her roles in melodramas and comedies