Otter
Pronunciation: [ AHT-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Otter first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 5 babies have been named Otter in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Otter is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,415 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,415
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Otter
Otter is a boy name .
Otter is currently ranked #44,415 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Otter include Ott, Oty, Otie, and Ottkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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