Otello
Pronunciation: [ oht-EHL-oh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,678
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Germanic origin
"wise protection"
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Arabic origin
"reflection of God"
#17,841 in US
Sanskrit origin
"one with beautiful eyes"
#17,652 in US
Old Norse origin
"wise power"
#17,777 in US
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About the Name Otello
Otello is a boy name .
Otello is currently ranked #17,678 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Otello include Ote, Otel, Otely, Otelie, Oty, Otie, and Otekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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