Ottocar

German

"wealthy"

Ottocar Origin and Meaning

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

Ottocar is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'ot' meaning wealth or fortune and 'gar' meaning spear. This noble name has historical significance as it was borne by several Bohemian kings in the 13th century, including Ottocar I and Ottocar II who ruled what is now part of the Czech Republic. Though uncommon in modern usage, Ottocar carries a distinguished, regal quality that connects to European medieval history. The name has variations including Otakar and Otokar in Slavic languages. Ottocar offers parents seeking a distinctive masculine name with historical depth a rare option that combines strength and aristocratic heritage without being commonplace.

Famous People Named Ottocar

• Ottokar I and II Kings of Bohemia
• Ottokar I IV, margraves of Styria
• Ottokar Chiari (1853–1918) Austrian laryngologist
• Ottokar Czernin (1872–1932) Austro,Hungarian diplomat
• Ottokar Domma (1924–2007) German journalist and writer
• Ottokar Fischer (1873–1940) Austrian magician
• Ottokar Lorenz (1832–1904) Austrian,German historian and genealogist
• Ottokar Nováček (1866–1900) Austro,Hungarian violinist
• Ottokár Prohászka (1858–1927) Hungarian Roman Catholic theologian and bishop
• Ottokar Runze (born 1925) German film producer
• Ottokar Tumlirz (1856–1928) Austrian physicist
• Ottokar Weise (fl. 1900) German Olympic sailor