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Otis

The name Otis is boy's name of German origin meaning "wealthy". Otis has a double image: it's cool and bluesy a la Otis Redding, but also an upscale, high-society name of the past. Otis has real appeal for parents attracted to its catchy O initial and combination of strength and spunk. Otis originally came into use as a tribute to the Revolutionary hero James Otis, and would be familiar to kids via the Disney film The Adventures of Milo and Otis. Otis is also the name of the young British hero of the television show Sex Education, played by Asa Butterfield. Though well used at the turn of the last century, Otis was off the charts for two decades from 1995 to 2014, and now sounds like a fresh choice. Tobey Maguire used the name back in 2009. More recently, and possibly contributing to Otis's return to the Top 1000 in 2015, Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis gave the name to their son.
German Male
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Meaning

Wealthy

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Pronunciation

OH-tis

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Traits

  • Charming
  • Sophisticated
  • Stylish
  • Adventurous

Compatibility

Otis pairs well with classic or vintage names for siblings, adding a touch of modern flair. As a middle name, Otis complements both traditional and contemporary first names. This name is versatile and fits well in various cultural and stylistic settings.

Charming Sophisticated Stylish Adventurous

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Otis Redding

Otis Redding

Singer, Songwriter

Born: September 9, 1941 · Dawson, Georgia, USA

Portrait of Otis Driftwood

Otis Driftwood

Musician

Born: April 1, 1945 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Portrait of Otis Driftwood

Otis Driftwood

Musician

Born: April 1, 1969 · Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Portrait of Otis Williams

Otis Williams

Singer

Born: April 1, 1941 · Texarkana, Texas, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Otis Original form
  • Отис Cyrillic
  • 奥提斯 Chinese (Mandarin)
  • オーティス Japanese
  • 오티스 Korean
  • אוטיס Hebrew
  • ओटिस Devanagari
  • آتیس Persian
  • অটিস Bengali

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Frequently Asked Questions about Otis

What does Otis mean?
Wealthy
What is the origin of Otis?
Otis has German origins.
Is Otis popular?
Otis has been viewed 57 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Otis?
Similar names include Esther, Faye, Anthony, Gus, Aquilina.
How do you pronounce Otis?
Otis is pronounced OH-tis.

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