Othello

Meaning of Othello

Othello arrives at the cradle like a warm Mediterranean breeze, its Italian roots—pronounced oh-TEL-loh—whispering tales of Venetian lagoons and moonlit fortresses, while the English echo—oh-THEL-oh—carries the stately cadence of Shakespeare’s Moorish general. This unisex name unfolds as a vibrant tapestry, weaving together heroism and heartache with the finesse of a Tiepolo fresco. Though it has never crowded the top of the charts—fewer than twenty newborns each year in the United States, hovering around a rank of 900—its rarity only deepens its dramatic allure, like a hidden gem glinting in an antique market. Parents drawn to names that dance between tradition and theatrical flair will find in Othello a balanced harmony: technical enough to honor its storied past, yet warm and poetic enough to cradle any child’s unfolding story. With each gentle utterance of Othello, one summons a legacy of courage, passion and timeless romance—proof that a name need not be common to shine with the brilliance of a star-crossed promise.

Pronunciation

Italian

• Pronunced as oh-TEL-loh (/o ˈtɛl lo/)

English

• Pronunced as oh-THEL-oh (/oʊˈθɛloʊ/)

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