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Ottilie

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Pronounced OT-ih-lee /ΛˆΙ’t.Ιͺ.li/High

Meaning: wealth, fortune, prosperityHigh

In 30 seconds: Ottilie is a charming Germanic name meaning wealth and fortune, borne by a medieval saint. A rare chic choice with Continental European pedigree now experiencing a fashionable revival.
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Origin HighGermanic, French
Meaningwealth, fortune, prosperity
U.S. rank (2024)#2315 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births80 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,035

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202418802024

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

History & Origin

Ottilie is the French form of the Germanic Odilia or Odile, from the root aud meaning wealth or prosperity. Saint Odile of Alsace was a 7th-century abbess whose name spread through Christian Europe.

Ottilie is experiencing a fashionable revival in Germany, France, and the UK as parents seek rare vintage Continental names. Its quirky charm and -ie ending give it a vintage-whimsical quality.

Did you know? Saint Odile of Alsace (c. 660–720), patron saint of Alsace and the blind, was born without sight but miraculously gained it at baptism β€” making Ottilie a name associated with miraculous healing and divine intervention.
Overall data confidence 85%
Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names β€” reference for OttilieBehind the Name: Ottilie β€” name etymology referenceCatholic Encyclopedia: Saint Odile β€” reference for Ottilie

Variations

OdileOttiliaOdiliaOttoline

Nicknames

OttiTillie

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Saint Odile of Alsace (c. 660–720)
    Frankish abbess and patron saint of Alsace and of the blind; legend holds she was born blind and miraculously healed at baptism.

If you like Ottilie…

Odileβ€” direct French variant of same name
Mathildeβ€” Germanic feminine classic of similar Continental vintage
Isoldeβ€” medieval European name of similar romantic rarity
Leonoraβ€” rare Continental name of similar sophisticated character
Clotildeβ€” Frankish royal name of similar Germanic elegance

Frequently Asked

What does Ottilie mean?

Ottilie means wealth and fortune, from the Germanic root aud meaning prosperity.

How do you pronounce Ottilie?

Ottilie is pronounced OT-ih-lee (/ΛˆΙ’t.Ιͺ.li/), with three syllables.

Is Ottilie a girl's name?

Yes, Ottilie is an exclusively feminine name.

How popular is the name Ottilie?

Ottilie is a rare vintage name experiencing a revival in Germany, France, and the UK.