Find out how popular the first name Otho has been for the last 18 years (from 1974 to 1991) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Otho by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Otho is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1991, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Otho.

The history of the first name Otho

The name Otho originated in ancient Rome, deriving from the Latin word "Otho" meaning "wealth" or "riches." It first rose to prominence during the 1st century AD.

In Roman history, Otho was the name of a short-reigning Roman emperor, Marcus Salvius Otho, who ruled from January to April in 69 AD. He is notable for being one of the four emperors who ruled in the chaotic Year of the Four Emperors.

The name Otho also appears in the writings of ancient Roman historians such as Suetonius and Tacitus, who documented the events surrounding the reign of Emperor Otho and the civil wars that followed the death of Emperor Nero.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Otho was Otho the Illustrious, a Benedictine monk and scholar who lived in the late 11th century. He served as the abbot of the St. Emmeram's Abbey in Regensburg, Germany.

Another notable figure named Otho was Otho I, Duke of Burgundy, who lived from around 1170 to 1200. He was a powerful nobleman and a key figure in the struggle between the Capetian kings of France and the Plantagenet rulers of England.

In the 14th century, Otho de Granson was a French knight and diplomat who served under King Charles V of France. He was known for his military exploits and his role in negotiating peace treaties.

In the 16th century, Otho Sidler was a Swiss Protestant Reformer who worked alongside John Calvin in Geneva. He played a significant role in the spread of Calvinism in Switzerland.

During the Renaissance period, Otho van Veen, also known as Otto Venius, was a renowned Flemish painter and art theorist. He was born in 1556 and is known for his work in the Mannerist and early Baroque styles.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Otho, reflecting its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.

Data source

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