Othon
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Othon
Othon is a variant of Otto, derived from the Germanic element "aud" meaning "wealth" or "fortune," combined with the diminutive suffix "-on." The name has been used primarily in French, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures, with notable historical bearers including King Othon of Greece (r.
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Etymology
Othon is a variant of Otto, derived from the Germanic element "aud" meaning "wealth" or "fortune," combined with the diminutive suffix "-on." The name has been used primarily in French, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures, with notable historical bearers including King Othon of Greece (r. 1832–1862), a Bavarian prince installed as Greece's first modern monarch.
Othon currently ranks #12,248 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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