Othel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Othel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 70 babies have been named Othel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Othel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,473 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,473
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Also a Girl Name
Othel is also used as a girl name, ranked #69769.
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About the Name Othel
Othel is a boy name .
Is Othel a boy or girl name? Othel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,473 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,769. Othel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Othel is currently ranked #14,473 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Othel include Oth, Oty, Otie, and Othkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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