Comments for the name Ottilie

This name seems to have found a limited comeback audience in the UK, among the "Rupert and Felicity" crowd in London, if that makes sense. The nickname Tillie softens it.

Ottilia is a prettier version that was popular in the 1880s.

Very sweet, classy and offbeat. Ottoline and Ottlia are nice too.

This is an extremely rare name in the United States, but I have seen different forms of it in obituaries and historical accounts for Bohemians and Germans from Russia who emigrated to North Dakota. The most usual form seems to be Otelia or Otelie. I've also seen the name Etalie, which I think might be another variant. I think it's a pretty name and it's a pity it isn't used more often. Tillie would make a nice nickname for people who aren't brave enough to use the full name.

According to Oxford Dictionary of First names Ottilie is the "French derivative of the medieval Germanic given name Odila" thus Ottilie should be listed as French also.

Ottilie Klimek was an American serial killer, convicted of poisoning all five of her husbands along with several neighbourhood children.

That is awful!

This name is gorgeous and I like both pronunciations.

My neighbors just had a baby and named her Ottilie, but they pronounce it AHT-i-lay. Personally, I prefer that pronunciation.

To offset the serial killer association a bit, Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a poem called 'To Ottilie'. I love it, it's far softer and sweeter than most German girls names, but is still distinctly Germanic.

Ottilie Klimek was known as Tillie almost exclusively. She's a nice little morbid reference but only die-hard serial killer aficionados have heard of her. Ottilie Assing is more notable.

Ottilie is a spunky name. Pretty too. If I lived in England I might think twice about it given it seems to have a very posh, snooty, aristocratic vibe over there and that's not the image I like. I have the same reservations about Jemima and Rosamund.

Ottoline makes a fun nickname. You could also use Lily or Lottie.

Unless used in German context-- this name looks like something you cough up on a bad day, regrettably. That is also considering that most English-speakers will mispronounce it "Awt-Tilly"... gag-inducing, to be blatantly honest.

In Germany perhaps it is an acceptable name, but in the United States it would look as if the parents were trying too hard (and failing, miserably). I see it as a step below naming your child "FrooFroo Paris."
Unprofessional, seemingly uneducated, a name that sounds like it belongs on a bratty southern pageant-baby, attempted ornate, pompous, neither nice to-the-ear nor visually written, infantile, forever juvenile, and need I say it..? Ugly.

Put to thought the prospect career barriers bestowing this name would create, please.

Gorgeous, classy, feminine name. I love that it's non- American and yet its highest popularity was in the US in the 1860's.

Absolutely gorgeous name.

Clunky, pretentious, too much like "utterly"...

Ottilie is a beautiful name. It invokes a sense of artistry and enlightenment. I would imagine a free spirited young girl who is captivated by the arts. For any parents considering this gem, it is by no means unprofessional. The names bearer should be proud to wear such a name.

As for Francesca's comment, I wouldn't take it to heart considering what she deems as a "professional" name. Oh the irony.

Love this name since i prefer Olli for a girl and now i found a name that can have this as a nick-name