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How would you pronounce Lotte?

109 replies

Whatahoot99 · 01/06/2020 20:41

Hi,
Basically I think I’ve decided on a name, Lottie. My only problem is that people have commented that it’s a nickname and not a ‘real name’ Ive come across the spelling Lotte which I feel looks fore like a ‘whole’ name, but my bf says it is pronounced differently. What do you think? How would you pronounce Lotte?

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Chocolateandcarbs · 01/06/2020 20:47

If pronounce it Lottuh, which I think is a lovely name. If you like Lottie though, just ignore everyone and call your daughter that! Lotte/Lottie/Charlotte are all beautiful.

Whatahoot99 · 01/06/2020 20:46

I would go with Charlotte nn Lottie but my best friend (who i spend pretty much all my time with) is called Charlotte and it seems odd for them to have the same name!

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Socksontheradiatoragain · 01/06/2020 20:46

I think Nina is probably right, but just to say I love the name Lottie, and if I'd had another girl, that was high on our list too.

Blursula · 01/06/2020 20:44

I’d pronounce it Lottie.

If you love Lottie go with Lottie. Doesn’t have to be short for anything at all. (95% of mumsnet will disagree).

Ninkanink · 01/06/2020 20:44

It’s a short uh sound. You don’t really have it in the U.K. so everyone will mispronounce it by default.

Callybrid · 01/06/2020 20:44

I’d pronounce that Lott-a

Ninkanink · 01/06/2020 20:43

Yes it’s pronounced differently...The Danish way. Kind of like LottUH.

Why not just name your child Charlotte and use Lottie day-to-day?

FatalSecrets · 01/06/2020 20:43

Not quite the same as Lottie

More “Lotter” but no “r” sound, not as brash as “Lott-uh” though.

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 01/06/2020 20:43

I’d say it’s pronounced the same, Lot-ee - but still sounds like a nickname for Charlotte to me

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