Charlotte

[chody47]

We are expecting our first baby in February and have started tossing around name ideas. At the moment I am concentrating on finding a girl name, after which we will pick a boy name (I find it easier to concentrate on one at a time).

We are having quite a few troubles as many of the names I like DH doesn't (I like some 'different' but I feel nice names, such as Hallie, Ayla, Eilish etc - I think it comes from being a teacher, I hear some 'common' names all the time).

Anyway, the current name that we are throwing around is Charlotte. I like the fact that it can be shortened to Charli or Lotte (although DH is not a fan of Lotte).

From what I've read it has been popular for a few years yet I don't actually know anyone with this name; adult or child.

Anyway, what I want to know is what do you think of this name and would you, as an adult, be happy if this was your name??

[LimeSlice]

I love it

FYI it means "Little womanly one" and found that even though we picked it at about 5 months in (it just struck us instantly and was never thought of not naming her Charlotte) as soon as we met her, it describes her to a tea

Good luck!

[DaintreeDream]

I really like Charlotte, it has always been on my list as like long pretty names that are preferably old fashioned. DH does not like it though.

[Amaunet]

I like it and a gorgeous bub in my mothers group is called Charlotte, but, a girl I went to school with got called Charlotte the harlot which has spoilt it for me!

[feeb]

I have always loved it and I always suggested it to DH he was never keen said Charlotte the harlot!! But we never needed a girls name as we are blessed with 2 boys!

[Rowellen]

I have always loved it and I always suggested it to DH he was never keen said Charlotte the harlot!! But we never needed a girls name as we are blessed with 2 boys!

That's what my MIL waid too! I love love love the name but yeah, that comments puts a bit of a dampener on it. DH isn't keen on it anyway. I think it's a beautiful name that would suit any age.

[Mum2SweetCs]

Once i am utd and we find out its a girl DH and I already have decided to name her Charlotte. We love the name too!!!!!!!!

[Mandy1971]

My 16 yr old daughter is Charlotte,I named her after my dad as he was Charles and i read it was the feminine form for that.I love the old fashioned names,i have a Lucy and Sophie as well.We call her Char for short at times.

[chody47]

Thanks for the opinions.

LimeSlice - I had just realised that you'd called your daughter Charlotte after posting this so I figured you'd like it!

Daintree - I like some of the old fashioned type names too. If you have another others you like feel free to suggest away!

ControlFreak - Thanks for letting me know the nickname of the girl in school. It's always good to know these sorts of things as that can very much influence what I would call my child.

[Mak]

I love it - DD's best buddy (atm, lol) is Charlotte and she is just beautiful...... Enjoy your decision making! xx

[Kezzy]

i think its an absolutely beautiful name..

however, my cousin just called her baby Charlotte, as did DP's aunty.. as did 2 family friends. 4 babies within less than a year.. i believe that in about 4 years there is gonna be A LOT of charlotte's in schools. only saying because you commented that you were a teacher and i thought you may wanna consider this..

however, if you love the name, then its up to you. and the name is gorgeous!! =)

[chody47]

i think its an absolutely beautiful name..

however, my cousin just called her baby Charlotte, as did DP's aunty.. as did 2 family friends. 4 babies within less than a year.. i believe that in about 4 years there is gonna be A LOT of charlotte's in schools. only saying because you commented that you were a teacher and i thought you may wanna consider this..

however, if you love the name, then its up to you. and the name is gorgeous!! =)

I will admit, I am kinda worried about this, especially if I end up with a really 'annoying' (I feel bad for saying that) one in my class who I have to constantly talk to...by the time I get home I don't want to hate saying my child's name I just find it very strange that as of yet I haven't come across any considering it's currently a very popular name.