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The female first name Liselotte is a combination of the two names Lise, a short form of Elisabeth ('God is abundance' or 'God is perfection'), and Lotte, a short form of Charlotte ('the free one'). Liselotte also represents a condensed form of the double name Lise-Lotte.
What does the name Liselotte mean?
The female first name Liselotte is a combination of the two names Lise, a short form of Elisabeth ('God is abundance' or 'God is perfection'), and Lotte, a short form of Charlotte ('the free one'). Liselotte also represents a condensed form of the double name Lise-Lotte. Liselotte was a very popular name throughout the German-speaking world and also in Scandinavia from the early to mid-20th century, but it fell out of fashion by the 1950s. It has only been increasingly given as a girl's name again since the 2000s. A well-known bearer of the name in Germany is the Swiss actress Liselotte Pulver. Variants of Liselotte include Lieselott, Lieselotta, Lieselotte, Liselott, and Liselotta, as well as the short form Lilo.
Where does the name Liselotte come from?
The etymology of Liselotte is a female first name of ancient Hebrew and Old High German origin with meanings such as 'God is abundance' or 'the free one' and others. Ancient Hebrew Old High German
How do you pronounce Liselotte?
The sound and pronunciation of Liselotte: The name Liselotte is four to five syllables and melodically structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Li-se-lot-te' [ˈliːzəlɔtə], with the first syllable having a long 'i' that carries a bright sound. The double consonant in the middle provides a compact structure, while the open ending offers balance. Liselotte feels traditional yet playful - sonorous, friendly, and present.
When is the name day of Liselotte?
The name day for Liselotte is on July 17 and September 23.
Popularity
In the 1920s to 1930s, the name Liselotte in Germany predominantly ranked within the top 70 to top 110, thus belonging to the solid midfield of given names. In the 1940s and 1950s, the name stabilized within the top 75 to top 100. For many years, it remained regularly represented without breaking into the top tier.
Nicknames & pet names
Liese / Liesel / Liesi / Lilchen / Lilo / Lisel / Liselottchen / Lisi / Lotte / Lotteli / Lotti
Similar first names
Lise-Lotte, Liselotta
Famous people
- Liselotte Dross (German illustrator)
- Liselotte Eder (German actress)
- Liselotte Grschebina (Israeli-German photographer)
- Liselotte Honigmann-Zinserling (German art historian)
- Liselotte Köster (German ballet dancer)
- Liselotte Lindner (actress)
- Liselotte Pulver (Swiss actress)
- Liselotte Rau (German actress)
- Liselotte Rauner (German writer)
- Liselotte Säuberlich-Lauke (German voice actress)
- Liselotte Schaak (German actress)
- Liselotte Schramm-Heckmann (German figurative painter)
- Liselotte Strelow (German photographer)
- Liselotte Welskopf-Henrich (novelist)
- Liselotte Willführ (German radio play speaker)
Frequently asked questions about the name Liselotte
What is the origin of the name Liselotte?
Liselotte is a girl's name of ancient Hebrew and Old High German origin. It is composed of the names Lise, a short form of Elisabeth, and Lotte, a short form of Charlotte.
What does the name Liselotte mean?
The meanings of Liselotte include 'God is abundance' and 'the free one', with origins in the names Elisabeth and Charlotte.
Are there suitable nicknames for Liselotte?
Yes, some popular nicknames for Liselotte are Liese, Liesel, Lotti, and Lilo, all of which are affectionate abbreviations of the name.
How has the popularity of the name Liselotte developed over time?
Liselotte was very popular in the early 20th century but fell out of fashion by the 1950s. However, in recent years, the name has been trending again.