Lotta
Pronunciation: [ l-AHT-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Lotta is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AHT-uh.
Parents who love the name Lotta often also consider Georgeanna, Lattie, Edgar .
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Lotta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 27 babies have been named Lotta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lotta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,212 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,212
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lotta
Lotta is a girl name .
Lotta is currently ranked #49,212 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lotta include Lot, Loy, Loie, and Lotkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lotta include Lottie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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