Find out how popular the first name Ottie has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ottie by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Ottie is a unisex name, with an equal number of males and females sharing this name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ottie.

The history of the first name Ottie

The name Ottie is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Otto, which means "prosperous" or "wealthy" in Old High German. It originated in the 9th century and was derived from the Old High German word "ot" meaning "possession" or "wealth."

The name Otto gained popularity in the Holy Roman Empire, where several Holy Roman Emperors bore this name, including Otto I (912-973), who was crowned as the first Holy Roman Emperor in 962. Otto III (980-1002) was another notable Holy Roman Emperor who helped in the spread of this name.

In medieval times, the name Ottie was a common nickname or pet form of Otto, particularly in regions where German was spoken. It appeared in various written records and historical documents from that era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ottie was Ottie von Wittelsbach (1109-1183), a Bavarian nobleman and member of the House of Wittelsbach, one of the oldest and most prestigious noble families in Europe.

Another notable bearer of the name was Ottie von Wolfskehl (1247-1312), a German knight and crusader who participated in the Seventh Crusade led by Louis IX of France in the 13th century.

In the 14th century, Ottie von Zollern (1320-1379) was a German count and the progenitor of the Hohenzollern dynasty, which ruled Prussia and later the German Empire.

During the Renaissance, Ottie Brunfels (1488-1534) was a renowned German theologian, botanist, and one of the founders of the scientific study of plants.

In more recent history, Ottie Moore (1914-1998) was an American jazz double-bassist and vocalist, known for his work with Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker in the bebop era.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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