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At a Glance: Name: Ottilie – 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-lee
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
Phonetic: AH-tuh-lee IPA: /ˈɑːtəli/
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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Ottilie mean?
Uncertain — likely ‘wealth’ or ‘homeland’ (germanic aud-/odal- roots), not clearly tied to battle. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ottilie)
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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