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The baby name Ottie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OT-ee (IPA: /ˈɒti/ or /ˈɑːti/).

Ottie is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: OT-ee (IPA: /ˈɒti/ or /ˈɑːti/)

What is the meaning of the name Ottie ?

The baby name Ottie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OT-ee (IPA: /ˈɒti/ or /ˈɑːti/).

Ottie is Germanic in Origin.

Ottie is an English pet form turned given name, most commonly short for Otto (German) or Ottilie/Ottilia (German and French forms), all from the Old High German element aud/od meaning “wealth, fortune, prosperity.” Used for boys and girls in late-Victorian and Edwardian records in Britain and the United States, it functioned as an affectionate byname that sometimes stood alone. The name saw quiet mid-century decline, then a gentle revival in the 2010s-2020s, especially in the UK, in step with the comeback of Otto and Ottilie.

Variants and related forms include Otto, Otis, Ottilie, Ottilia, Ottoline/Ottiline, Oda, and Odette; diminutive spellings Otti and Otty also appear. While chiefly linked to the “prosperity” root, Ottie can be adopted as a modern nickname for Octavia or Ottavia, yielding the alternative meaning “eighth.” Its soft sound and vintage charm make it a versatile, unisex choice.

Ottie has the following similar or variant Names

Ottie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
BW Girls 0 #149 3 4,216
BW Boys 0 #152 3 4,685
NA Girls 0 #213 12 7,146
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
United States Girls 2024 #912 5 8,487
NL Boys 0 #933 19 5,873
NL Girls 0 #944 12 5,933
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,129 13 25,928
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,264 9 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781

Ottie is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Ottie

Ottie is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Ottie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced OT-ee (IPA: /ˈɒti/ or /ˈɑːti/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Otti, Otty and Otie.
Somewhat — Ottie ranked #912 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.