Carlota

Carlota is a feminine given name used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures. It is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Charlotte, which in turn derives from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "man" or "freeman," with a feminine suffix. The name has been popular in royal and aristocratic circles in the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world, and cognate forms exist in other languages, such as Carlotta in Italian.

Notable historical figures bearing the name include Carlota Joaquina of Bourbon, Queen consort of Portugal and Brazil (1775–1830), a key figure in the Portuguese court and the early Brazilian monarchy; and Empress Carlota of Mexico (born Charlotte of Belgium, 1840–1927), who married Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico and remained an expatriate after the empire's collapse.

Contemporary bearers include journalists and public figures such as Carlota Corredera, a Spanish television presenter and journalist.

Variants include Carlotta (Italian) and Charlotte in English-speaking contexts; the name appears in literature and popular culture in various forms. See also: Charlotte.