Ottilie

At a Glance

Meaning

Uncertain — likely 'wealth' or 'homeland' (Germanic aud-/odal- roots), not clearly tied to battle

Origin

Germanic (via German, form of Odilia/Odile)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

AH-tuh-leeListen

Ottilie is pronounced AH-tuh-lee, a Germanic name that came into English through German as a form of Odilia (Odile). You may come across the claim that it means 'prosperous in battle,' but no attested root actually ties Ottilie to battle — it more plausibly traces back to Germanic roots for 'wealth' (the same root behind Otto) or 'homeland.'

Meaning & Origin of Ottilie

Meaning: Uncertain — likely 'wealth' or 'homeland' (Germanic aud-/odal- roots), not clearly tied to battle.

Origin: Germanic (via German, form of Odilia/Odile).

A common claim: Prosperous in battle Actually: No attested root ties Ottilie to 'battle'; it more plausibly traces to Germanic 'wealth' (shared with Otto) or 'homeland.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ottilie

Popularity of Ottilie

Ottilie hit its high point in 1882, ranked #416 with 20 girls given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #2315, given to 80 baby girls, within Social Security records that run from 1880 to 2024.

Names Like Ottilie

These names share Ottilie’s style, era or origin.

• Adela
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• Anneliese
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• Elke
• Erika

FAQ

What does the name Ottilie mean?

Uncertain — likely ‘wealth’ or ‘homeland’ (Germanic aud-/odal- roots), not clearly tied to battle. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Ottilie?

Ottilie is pronounced AH-tuh-lee (IPA: /ˈɑːtəli/).

Is Ottilie a popular name right now?

Ottilie peaked at #416 in 1882 and is ranked #2315 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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