Otho

German

"wealthy"

Otho Origin and Meaning

The name Otho is a boy's name of German origin.

Otho is a masculine name of Germanic origin that carries ancient historical significance. The name traces back to Old Germanic roots meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' Notably, it was borne by several important historical figures, including a Roman Emperor and German kings. While never extensively popular in modern times, Otho maintains an aristocratic and distinguished air. The name has various forms across European languages, including Otto in German and Othon in French. Today, Otho remains quite rare, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive classical name with historical depth and a strong masculine character.

Otho Rank in US Top 1000

# 984 in the US

Famous People Named Otho

• (Marcus Salvius) Otho Roman Emperor
• Otho Clark American football player
• Otho Davis American football trainer
• Otho Augustus FitzGerald British politician
• Otho James Nitcholas American baseball player
• Otho Leslie Prior Palmer, Anglo,Irish,British politician
• Otho de Lagery birth name of Pope Urban II
• Valentinus Otho or Valentin Otto German mathematician and astronomer

The name Otho in Pop Culture

• Otho character in film "Beetlejuice"
• Otho dwarf in the Deverry Cycle by Katharine Kerr
• Otho Mellark Peeta Mellark's father in the Hunger Games series