The nameCharlette
Charlette is an old French feminine of Charles, close to Charlotte. It was mostly given in the 1940s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Charles, it comes from the Germanic karl, "free man".
Origin
Germanic, through Charles, with the feminine suffix -ette.
History
Found in France since the early 20th century, Charlette peaked in the 1940s, then slowly faded. It is no longer given today.
Popularity of the name Charlette
Charlette in France
Charlette was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 710 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Charlette. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 1949. Half of all babies named Charlette in France were born before 1943, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Charlette in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Charlette mean?
Like Charles, it comes from the Germanic karl, "free man".
What is the origin of the name Charlette?
Germanic, through Charles, with the feminine suffix -ette.
Is Charlette a girl's or a boy's name?
Charlette is a girl's name.