Carlota (name)

Carlota is a feminine given name, primarily of Spanish and Portuguese origin. It is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Charlotte, which is derived from the Old French diminutive of Charles. Charles ultimately comes from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man."

The name Carlota has historically been associated with royalty and nobility, notably Carlota of Mexico (also known as Empress Charlotte), the wife of Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico. This association has lent the name an air of elegance and sophistication.

The name's popularity varies by region and time period. While it enjoys considerable use in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, its prevalence in other parts of the world is more moderate.

Variants of Carlota exist in other languages, including Charlotte (English, French), Carlotta (Italian), and Karolina (Polish, Czech, German).