Othelia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Othelia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 12 babies have been named Othelia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Othelia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,758 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,758
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Othelia
Othelia is a girl name .
Othelia is currently ranked #38,758 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Othelia include Oth, Othe, Othey, Otheie, Lia, Liay, Liaie, Oty, Otie, and Othkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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