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Name Origin

Otto is a masculine given name of German origin. It means 'wealth' or 'prosperity', derived from the Germanic elements 'ôd' (meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune') and '-o' (a suffix denoting possession).

germanmasculinewealthprosperityfortune

Famous People

Otto Hahn (1879-1968)

Chemist, Physicist

  • Discovered nuclear fission in 1938
  • Won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1944

Otto Dix (1891-1969)

Painter, Printmaker

  • Known for his Expressionist and New Objectivity style paintings
  • Depicted the harsh realities of war and German society in his works

Otto Neurath (1882-1945)

Philosopher, Sociologist

  • Developed the Vienna Circle's logical positivism philosophy
  • Pioneer in visual communication and information design through Isotype charts

Otto Preminger (1905-1986)

Film Director, Producer

  • Directed critically acclaimed films such as 'Anatomy of a Murder', 'Laura' and 'The Cardinal'.
  • Known for his uncompromising style and attention to detail.

Similar Names

OthoOttavioOttfriedOddoUdo

Sibling Names

Greta

Both Otto and Greta are classic German names with a vintage charm, sharing a similar cultural background.

Felix

Like Otto, Felix is a strong yet friendly name of German origin, suggesting a sense of happiness and good fortune together.

Elsa

Otto and Elsa evoke a sense of elegance and timelessness, reminiscent of classic literary characters and shared Scandinavian roots.