The nameOthon
Othon is the French form of Otto, a boy's name of Germanic origin borne by several emperors. It was mostly given in France in the early 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Othon comes from the Germanic od, "wealth".
Origin
Germanic. Otto I is the founder of the Holy Roman Empire.
History
The name remained rare in France and peaked around 1914.
Popularity of the name Othon
Othon in France
1914peak year (75 births)
1,270babies named Othon in France since 1900
Othon was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 525 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Othon. Half of all babies named Othon in France were born before 1911, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Othon mean?
Othon comes from the Germanic od, "wealth".
What is the origin of the name Othon?
Germanic. Otto I is the founder of the Holy Roman Empire.
Is Othon a girl's or a boy's name?
Othon is a boy's name.