Othello

Pronunciation: [ uhth-EHL-oh ]

Girl Name #17,229 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Othello is a girl name, recorded for 8 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #17,229
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Oth Oty Othie Otheie

Also a Boy Name

Othello is also used as a boy name, ranked #5869.

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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 girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #17229. As a boy name, it is ranked #5869. 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 #17229 in popularity for girl 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 #17229 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Othello

Othello is a girl name .

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

Othello is currently ranked #17,229 in popularity for girl 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.