Lottie

/ˈlɑːti/ noun

Definition

A nickname or shortened form of Charlotte; also used in Lottie dolls, a brand of articulated dolls.

Etymology

'Lottie' is a diminutive of 'Charlotte,' which comes from French 'Charles' meaning 'free man'; the '-ie' suffix created an informal, friendly version popular in English-speaking countries.

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Lottie dolls revolutionized toy design by creating dolls with realistic body proportions and diverse skin tones in 2015, deliberately rejecting the Barbie body-type standard and becoming a phenomenon by emphasizing representation.

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