Carla
KAR-lah
Girl · German
Meaning: Free man, manly, strong
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Carlotta
Girl · German · Long name
- Meaning
- Free man, manly, small and strong
- Pronunciation
- kar-LOHT-tah
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Common in Italy (2023)
Italian feminine of Carlo, from Germanic 'karl'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageRoyal
Languages in use: German, Italian
Commonly used in: Italy, Switzerland, United States
Alternate spellings
CharlotteFrench / English
French form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Carlotta Grisi
1819–1899
Italian ballerina, created the role of Giselle.
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Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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