Otho Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: OH-tho /ˈoʊθoʊ/

Origin: Latin; Germanic

Meaning: wealth; prosperous

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Otho has its roots in the Germanic elements "od" meaning "wealth" or "fortune" and "hari" meaning "army". This etymology suggests a meaning akin to "wealthy army" or "prosperous warrior." The name was introduced into Latin as "Otho," which was later adopted into Old French and subsequently into Middle English.

The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Norman names entered the English lexicon, enriching its linguistic tapestry. Historically, Otho is notably associated with Otho I, Holy Roman Emperor, who reigned from 962 to 973.

He was a significant figure in the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire, and his reign marked the consolidation of power in Germany and Italy. The name also appears in various historical texts and chronicles, particularly during the medieval period, where it was borne by several nobles and figures of note.

Additionally, Otho II, his son, continued the legacy of the name in the 10th century, further embedding it in the annals of European history. Culturally, the name Otho has been linked with themes of nobility and leadership, resonating through various literary and historical contexts.

It has been used in literature and drama, often symbolizing strength and authority. The name's enduring legacy is reflected in its occasional use in various forms, including diminutives like Oth or Othie, which have appeared in different cultural contexts.

Overall, Otho carries a rich historical and linguistic heritage that underscores its significance in European history.

Famous people named Otho

In this section, you will find notable people named Otho. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Otho who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Otho is a Roman Emperor best known for his brief reign in 69 AD during the Year of the Four Emperors.

Fictional characters named Otho

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Otho is a fictional character from the film Beetlejuice. He is a self-absorbed and flamboyant interior designer who becomes involved in the supernatural events surrounding the Maitlands' home.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Otho, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

OttoOrenOmarOdin

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Otho. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

OrthoOthelloOrenOdinOttoOrielOmar

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Otho was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Otho has ranked as high as #1150 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, and Arkansas.

In the past 5 years the name Otho has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Otho is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Otho was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Otho.

Year Total Births Boy
1991 5 5
1986 5 5
1984 5 5
1981 5 5
1980 6 6
1979 5 5
1977 13 13
1976 6 6
1975 6 6
1974 9 9
1973 8 8
1972 7 7
1971 10 10
1970 12 12
1969 6 6
1968 5 5
1967 9 9
1966 5 5
1965 15 15
1964 15 15
1963 11 11
1962 15 15
1961 14 14
1960 22 22
1959 18 18
1958 12 12
1957 18 18
1956 19 19
1955 18 18
1954 13 13
1953 24 24
1952 21 21
1951 21 21
1950 18 18
1949 27 27
1948 28 28
1947 28 28
1946 17 17
1945 30 30
1944 24 24
1943 41 41
1942 22 22
1941 43 43
1940 25 25
1939 44 44
1938 46 46
1937 37 37
1936 45 45
1935 46 46
1934 44 44
1933 52 52
1932 53 53
1931 54 54
1930 50 50
1929 62 62
1928 62 62
1927 64 64
1926 72 72
1925 78 78
1924 98 98
1923 62 62
1922 103 103
1921 101 101
1920 82 82
1919 89 89
1918 89 89
1917 104 104
1916 88 88
1915 109 109
1914 82 82
1913 65 65
1912 66 66
1911 32 32
1910 31 31
1909 26 26
1908 30 30
1907 17 17
1906 20 20
1905 26 26
1904 23 23
1903 18 18
1902 36 36
1901 24 24
1900 21 21
1899 17 17
1898 15 15
1897 18 18
1896 23 23
1895 15 15
1894 18 18
1893 19 19
1892 22 22
1891 16 16
1890 14 14
1889 17 17
1888 23 23
1887 27 27
1886 21 21
1885 18 18
1884 17 17
1883 22 22
1882 25 25
1881 26 26
1880 18 18

Top States for Otho (1959)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
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