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Otto

Otto is a boy’s name of German origin, meaning “wealth”. For history lovers, this name may bring to mind an image of Otto the Great, generally considered to be the founder of the Holy Roman Empire. With power and might, baby Otto will be wealthy in more ways than just financially. This born leader can guide those around him with ease and prestige, navigating the world as he makes it his own.
German, Roman Male
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Meaning

Wealthy

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Pronunciation

AH-toh

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Traits

  • Brave
  • Independent
  • Intelligent
  • Charming

Compatibility

Otto pairs well with classic and traditional sibling names. It can also work as a strong and distinctive middle name choice. This name fits well in various cultural backgrounds and is versatile in terms of style.

Brave Independent Intelligent Charming

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Otto von Bismarck

Otto von Bismarck

Leader

Born: April 1, 1815 · Schönhausen, Kingdom of Prussia

Portrait of Otto Hahn

Otto Hahn

Scientist

Born: March 8, 1879 · Frankfurt, Germany

Portrait of Otto Preminger

Otto Preminger

Director

Born: December 5, 1905 · Vienna, Austria-Hungary

Portrait of Otto Frank

Otto Frank

Writer

Born: May 12, 1889 · Frankfurt, Germany

Portrait of Otto Soglow

Otto Soglow

Artist

Born: December 23, 1900 · New York City, USA

Portrait of Otto Graham

Otto Graham

Athlete

Born: December 6, 1921 · Waukegan, Illinois, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Otto Original form
  • Отто Russian
  • 奥托 Chinese (Mandarin)
  • オットー Japanese
  • אוטו Hebrew
  • Arabic
  • Bengali
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Tamil

Cultural Adaptations

  • اوتو (Outo) Arabic
  • অট্টো (Oṭṭo) Bengali
  • ओट्टो (Oṭṭo) Hindi
  • ಒಟ್ಟೊ (Oṭṭo) Kannada
  • ஒட்டோ (Oṭṭō) Tamil

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Frequently Asked Questions about Otto

What does Otto mean?
Wealthy
What is the origin of Otto?
Otto has German, Roman origins.
Is Otto popular?
Otto has been viewed 108 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Otto?
Similar names include Zuriel, Mia, Godwin, Bebe, Venus.
How do you pronounce Otto?
Otto is pronounced AH-toh.

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