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Ottilie
GirlGerman, Germanic· “fortune, wealth”
- Meaning
- fortune, wealth
- Origin
- German, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- AH-tih-lee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,951
- US babies 2025
- 57
- Best rank
- #416 (1882)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Ottilie
Ottilie is a German and Germanic name that means “fortune, wealth”.
Ottilie is the German and Czech form of Odilia, from the Germanic element od, meaning wealth or fortune. Saint Odile, an eighth-century abbess, is the patron saint of Alsace, and the pilgrimage site of Mont Sainte-Odile keeps her name alive. Ottilie appears as a character in Goethe's novel Elective Affinities. In English it is said AH-tih-lee, while German speakers say aw-TEE-lee-eh. The name has a vintage European style and has gained notice among parents looking for alternatives to Olive and Matilda. Tillie and Otti are charming nicknames.
Popularity over time
Ottilie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 20 different years. Its best national rank was #416 in 1882, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 80 were named Ottilie. In 2025, 57 babies were named Ottilie, and it ranked #2,951 nationally. That is 338% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,856 in 1920 and #2,951 in 2025. Of the 1,093 US girls named Ottilie since records began, 26% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 1890s come next, with 164 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Sofiya, Leonie, Amore, Katana, and Aleida.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ottilie ranked highest in Virginia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | #1327 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Ottilie is usually pronounced AH-tih-lee, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with O and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Ottilie
A few middle names that flow with Ottilie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ottilie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ottilie mean?
Ottilie is a German and Germanic name that means “fortune, wealth”.
What is the origin of the name Ottilie?
Ottilie has German and Germanic roots. Ottilie is the German and Czech form of Odilia, from the Germanic element od, meaning wealth or fortune.
Is Ottilie a popular name?
Not especially. Ottilie ranked #2,951 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Ottilie a boy or girl name?
Ottilie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Ottilie?
Ottilie is usually pronounced AH-tih-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings