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UnisexGermanic

Othell

oh-THELL

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

240

Peak Year

#16 in 1924

First Recorded

1915

Style

Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Othell is a variant of Othello, a name popularized by Shakespeare's play. Its origin is debated but might be a variant of Otto (Germanic for 'wealth').

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Gender Split

Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Othello

    Tragic hero in Shakespeare's play.

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Personality Traits

PassionateIntenseDramaticLoyal

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