Ottmar

Ottmar is a male first name that carries the meaning "the famous one through wealth" or "the famous rich one." The origins of the variant Otmar can be found in Old High German.

What does the name Ottmar mean?

Ottmar refers to a male first name that can be interpreted as "the famous one through wealth" or "the famous rich one." Its roots lie in the Old High German elements: ot, which means "the possession," "the wealth," or "the heritage," and mari, which means "famous," "respected," or "known." The name became particularly widespread in the southern German language area, as Saint Ottmar, who lived in the 7th century and founded the Abbey of Saint Gall, was highly revered there. Variants include Othmar, Ottomar, and the spelling Audomar.

Where does the name Ottmar come from?

The name Ottmar has Old High German roots and means "the famous one through wealth" or "the famous rich one." It is composed of the Old High German components ot, which means "the possession," "the wealth," or "the heritage," and mari, which means "famous," "respected," or "known." The languages from which the name originates are German and Franconian.

How do you pronounce Ottmar?

The pronunciation of Ottmar is powerful and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Ott-mar" [ˈɔtmaʁ]. It begins with a deep, open "o" that immediately attracts attention. The double consonant at the beginning enhances the inner tension and gives weight to the start. The second syllable sounds melodious and resonates, while the rolled or aspirated "r" adds emphasis to the name. Ottmar radiates a traditional and steadfast aura, is powerful, dignified, and has a historical depth of sound.

When is the name day of Ottmar?

The name days for Ottmar are celebrated on September 9 and November 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Ottmar is a common first name. In 2014, it ranked 2,646th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2010 with 2,204th place. Between 2010 and 2024, the name Ottmar was given around 30 times in Germany, placing it at 5,330th. However, in the last ten years, no child has been baptized with this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Otte / Otter / Otti / Ottler / Öttchen

Similar first names

Famous people

• St. Othmar of Saint Gall (co-founder of the Abbey of Saint Gall)
• Otmar Emminger (President of the German Bundesbank)
• Ottmar Becker (German football player)
• Ottmar Begas (German painter)
• Ottmar the Younger Stab (poet from Germany)
• Ottmar Dittrich (German philosopher)
• Ottmar Elliger (painter)
• Ottmar Gerster (German composer)
• Ottmar Hitzfeld (football coach)
• Ottmar Hofmann (German doctor)
• Ottmar Hörl (German artist)
• Ottmar Horl (artist from Germany)
• Ottmar Kling (chemist from Germany)
• Ottmar Kohler (German doctor)
• Ottmar Liebert (German guitarist)
• Ottmar Maurus (German football player)
• Ottmar Mergenthaler (inventor of the Linotype typesetting machine)
• Ottmar Mohring (stonemason from Germany)
• Ottmar Ostermayr (German film producer)
• Ottmar Scheuch (German footballer)