Lolle
Fact sheet
- Name
- Lolle
- Gender
- Girl name
- Origin
- The name Lolle
- Syllables
- 2
Lolle is a German and Scandinavian pet name derived from Carlotta, the Italian variant of Charlotte. The name has its roots in Old High German and carries the meaning 'the Free'.
What does the name Lolle mean?
Lolle represents a pet form of Carlotta and has Old High German origins that connect it to the meaning 'the Free'. The name is relatively rare as an independent first name and is often used as a nickname for Carlotta or related names. Lolle gained recognition through the German television series 'Berlin, Berlin', where the main character Carlotta Holzmann bears this name.
Where does the name Lolle come from?
The name Lolle, as a variant of Carlotta, has roots in the Old High German name Karl. This likely derives from the Proto-Germanic word 'karaz' (man) as well as its pet form 'karlaz' (young, little man), and eventually evolved into 'karal' (man, husband, beloved). In Middle Low German, this led to the term 'Kerl', which was used in the Middle Ages for 'free citizen' or 'free man'. Therefore, many names derived from Carl/Karl are often translated with 'the Free'. The Old High German composition 'karal' stands for man, husband, beloved.
How do you pronounce Lolle?
The pronunciation of Lolle is two syllables and has a playful sound. The name is pronounced as 'Lol-le' [ˈlɔlə] and begins with a rounded, dark O sound. The double 'l' creates a gentle connection to the second syllable, while the reduced ending '-le' allows the name to gently fade out. This gives Lolle a friendly, light, and sonorous quality.
When is the name day of Lolle?
The name day for Lolle is celebrated on July 17.
Popularity
In Germany, Lolle is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it reached 2,348th place. Over the last ten years, the name Lolle has been given approximately 20 times, placing it 6,173rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,303rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Lol / Lollie
Famous people
- Lolle (character from Berlin Berlin)
Frequently asked questions about the name Lolle
What does the name Lolle mean?
Lolle is a pet form of Carlotta and has Old High German roots that are associated with the meaning 'the Free'.
Where does the name Lolle come from?
The name Lolle has its origins in the Old High German name Karl, which derives from 'karaz' (man) and was used in Middle Low German as 'Kerl' for 'free citizen' or 'free man'.
How popular is the name Lolle?
Lolle is relatively rare as an independent first name and is often used as a nickname for Carlotta or similar names. It gained recognition through the series 'Berlin, Berlin'.