Otto

Male

What does Otto mean?

Germanic for "wealthy" or "prosperous".

What's the origin of Otto?

German

How is Otto pronounced?

ˈɔtoʊ

What does it say about you to have a cat named Otto?

Naming your cat Otto suggests that you have a creative and unique sense of style. You may also be a fan of classic literature, as Otto is a popular name in German literature.

Is Otto a good cat name?

Otto has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Otto isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Otto is found in these categories:

literary cat names
literary

Named after famed German writer, Otto von Goethe.

elegant cat names
elegant

This refined moniker hails from German royalty, oozing sophistication and charm.

Popularity

Based on likes, Otto ranks #473 with users of MeowNames.com.

Naming your cat Otto isn't unheard of, but our data suggests that it's a pretty niche choice.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Otto was, over the past 30 days, the 142nd ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Otto is a name that's increasing in popularity with new kitten owners. According to our stats, it's more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Otto was viewed 18 times, and liked 0 times.

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anonymous (North Carolina, United States)
My cat is named Otto
April 29, 2024

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