Othello

Pronunciation: [ uhth-EHL-oh ]

Boy Name #5,869 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Othello is a boy name, recorded for 16 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced uhth-EHL-oh.

Parents who love the name Othello often also consider Otelia, Ottilie, Ottie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #5,869
Total SSA Count: 16

Nicknames

Oth Oty Othie Otheie

Also a Girl Name

Othello is also used as a girl name, ranked #17229.

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Similar Names

Otelia Ottilie Ottie Ottilia Otto Otis Otho Otha

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Frequently Asked Questions About Othello

Is Othello a boy or girl name?

Othello is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5869. As a girl name, it is ranked #17229. Othello is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Othello?

Othello is pronounced uhth-EHL-oh.

How popular is the name Othello?

Othello is currently ranked #5869 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Othello?

Common nicknames for Othello include Oth, Oty, Othie, and Otheie.

Is Othello a common or rare name?

Othello is an uncommon name, ranked #5869 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Othello

Othello is a boy name .

Is Othello a boy or girl name? Othello is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,869 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,229. Othello is more commonly used as a boy name.

Othello is currently ranked #5,869 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Othello include Oth, Oty, Othie, and Otheie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.