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The first name Lieselotte is a feminine name that combines the short forms Liese, derived from Elisabeth ('God is abundance' or 'God is perfection'), and Lotte, which comes from Charlotte ('the free one'). Additionally, Lieselotte represents a simplified form of the double name Liese-Lotte.
What does the name Lieselotte mean?
Lieselotte is a compound name that unites the two short forms Liese and Lotte. Liese is a short form of Elisabeth, which means 'God is abundance' or 'God is perfection,' while Lotte comes from Charlotte, which means 'the free one.' The name was very popular in the German-speaking world at the beginning of the 20th century but largely fell out of fashion in the 1950s. It has been regaining popularity since the 2000s. There are various variants such as Lieselott, Lieselotta, Liselott, Liselotta, and Liselotte.
How do you pronounce Lieselotte?
The pronunciation of Lieselotte is melodic and consists of four to five syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Lie-se-lot-te' [ˈliːzəlɔtə], with the first syllable featuring a long 'ie' that is particularly sonorous. The combination of a gentle middle position and clear double consonants gives the name a rhythmic structure. Lieselotte radiates both tradition and playfulness, sounding melodious, friendly, and present.
When is the name day of Lieselotte?
The name day of Lieselotte is celebrated on July 17 and September 23.
Popularity
In Germany, the girl's name Lieselotte was frequently found between ranks 60 and 100 from 1880 to 1909, indicating a regular but not extraordinary distribution. In the 1910s, the name's popularity increased significantly, reaching the top 30 multiple times, including the top 10 in 1917 and even the top 3 in 1918. Further placements in the top 5 occurred in 1922 and 1923, highlighting the name's peak period.
Nicknames & pet names
Liese / Liesel / Lill / Lilo / Lisi / Lottchen / Lotte / Lotti / Lottie
Similar first names
Lise-Lotte
Famous people
- Lieselotte Clemens (German writer)
- Lieselotte Finke-Poser (painter from Germany)
- Lieselotte Kattwinkel (writer from Russia)
- Lieselotte Kinskofer (German writer)
- Lieselotte Klingler (actress from Germany)
- Lieselotte Pulver (German film actress)
- Lieselotte Quilling (German actress)
- Lieselotte Schell (Austrian mountaineer)
- Lieselotte Schwarz (German painter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Lieselotte
What does the name Lieselotte mean?
Lieselotte is a compound name that combines the meanings of Liese and Lotte. Liese is a short form of Elisabeth and means 'God is abundance,' while Lotte is derived from Charlotte and means 'the free one.'
Where does the name Lieselotte come from?
The origin of the name Lieselotte is both ancient Hebrew and Old High German. The Hebrew elements refer to God and perfection, while in Old High German, the reference is to 'man' or 'beloved.'
How popular is the name Lieselotte?
In the early 20th century, Lieselotte was very popular in Germany but largely fell into obscurity in the 1950s. However, since the 2000s, the name has been enjoying increasing popularity again.