Othell
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Othell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 50 babies have been named Othell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Othell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,983 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,983
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Othell is also used as a girl name, ranked #69408.
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About the Name Othell
Othell is a boy name .
Is Othell a boy or girl name? Othell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,983 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,408. Othell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Othell is currently ranked #9,983 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Othell include Oth, Othe, Othey, Otheie, Oty, Otie, and Othkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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