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Ottilie

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Pronounced OT-ih-lee /ˈɒt.ɪ.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 (2025)#2951 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births57 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,092

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

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 — making Ottilie a name associated with miraculous healing and divine intervention.

Overall data confidence 85%

Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for OttilieBehind the Name: Ottilie — name etymology reference

Variations

OdileOttiliaOdiliaOttoline

Nicknames

OttiTillie

Famous Bearers

★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.

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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 (/ˈɒt.ɪ.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.