Ottaway
Pronunciation: [ AHT-uhw-ay ]
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,177
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Ottaway
Ottaway is a boy name .
Ottaway is currently ranked #38,177 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ottaway include Ott, Otta, Ottay, Ottaie, Way, Wayie, Oty, Otie, and Ottkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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