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Ottilia

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Pronounced oh-TIL-ee-ah /oʊˈtɪl.i.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A feminine of Otto — from the Germanic aud, 'prosperity; fortune; wealth; riches'Low

In 30 seconds: Prosperity; fortune; wealth: Ottilia is Germanic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-TIL-ee-ah').

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningA feminine of Otto — from the Germanic aud, 'prosperity; fortune; wealth; riches'

U.S. rank (2025)#8232 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1891

Total births (all-time)≈ 597

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ottilia is a feminine of Otto — from the Germanic aud, 'prosperity; fortune; wealth; riches'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-TIL-ee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in German and Scandinavian families. Rare, prosperity-and-fortune at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Ottilia is a feminine of Otto, from the Germanic aud, 'prosperity; fortune; wealth' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-TIL-ee-ah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Ottilia — Germanic etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

Tillie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ottilia mean?

Ottilia is Germanic (a feminine of Otto) for 'prosperity; fortune; wealth'.

How do you pronounce Ottilia?

It's said oh-TIL-ee-ah /oʊˈtɪl.i.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ottilia a boy or girl name?

Ottilia is a girl's name.

How popular is Ottilia?

Ottilia is a very rare name in the U.S.