Ottokar

Ottokar is a German male first name that is considered a modern form and alternative designation of the old name Odowakar. Translated, this two-part name means 'the vigilant owner', 'the vigilant heir', 'the guardian of property', as well as 'the courageous guardian of wealth'.

What does the name Ottokar mean?

The name Ottokar, a contemporary variant of the historical name Odowakar, carries the meanings of 'the vigilant owner', 'the vigilant heir', 'the guardian of property', 'the guardian of wealth', and 'the courageous guardian of property'. It has its roots in Old High German and is composed of the elements ot or audaz (Germanic), meaning 'property', 'wealth', 'inheritance', or 'heritage', and wakar or wakraz (Germanic), meaning 'vigilant', 'lively', or 'courageous'. In the Middle Ages, spellings such as Odoaker, Odowakar, and Otacher were found, as well as the form Otachre mentioned in the Hildebrandlied. In Latin, the variants Flavius Odovakre as well as Odovacrius, Odovacer, and Odoacer were common. The name variants Otkar, Otakar, Otakarek, and Otokar are also known. A common short form of the name is Ott. Odoaker (Odovacar) was a Germanic military leader who grew up under Attila and overthrew the last Roman emperor to become the first Germanic king of Italy. However, in 493 he was murdered by his rival Theoderich the Great. Additionally, in the 13th century, two kings of Bohemia bore this first name.

Where does the name Ottokar come from?

The first name Ottokar has Old High German roots and means among other things 'the brave guardian of property' or 'the guardian of property'. The word components are made up of ot, meaning 'property', 'wealth', 'inheritance', or 'heritage', and wakar, meaning 'vigilant', 'lively', or 'courageous'. The language is German.

How do you pronounce Ottokar?

The pronunciation of Ottokar is three syllables and has a distinctive rhythm. It is pronounced as 'Ot-to-kar' [ˈɔtokaʁ], which highlights a clear syllable structure with a distinct internal structure. The repetition of the deep 'o' creates a closed sound. The open 'kar' at the end of the name gives it breadth and resonance. Ottokar conveys a powerful and self-assured image - rich in tradition, regal, and with a medieval sound.

When is the name day of Ottokar?

The name day for Ottokar is celebrated on May 9.

Popularity

Ottokar is a rather rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2017 at rank 2,068. In the last ten years, Ottokar has been given as a first name approximately 60 times, which places it at 3,103rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,330th.

Nicknames & pet names

Otti / Otto

Famous people

• August Philipp Ottokar Meyer (German doctor)
• Ottokar aus der Gaal (poet)
• Ottokar Chiari (physicist from Austria)
• Ottokar Czernin (1872–1932, leading diplomat of Austria-Hungary)
• Ottokar Domma (character from East German youth literature and alter ego of Otto Häuser)
• Ottokar Dörffel (1818–1906, lawyer, mayor, editor, and publisher)
• Ottokar Fischer (magician from Austria)
• Ottokar Franz Ebersberg (1833–1886, Viennese theater poet and journalist)
• Ottokar Gräbner (American painter)
• Ottokar Israel (German historian)
• Ottokar Lorenz (English historian)
• Ottokar Novacek (Slovak composer)
• Ottokar Runze (German actor)
• Ottokar Schupp (British writer)
• Ottokar Stauf von der March (writer)
• Ottokar Tumlirz (Austrian physicist)
• Ottokar Uhl (architect from Austria)
• Ottokar von Chiari (1853–1918, Austrian laryngologist)
• Ottokar von Feilitzsch (physicist from Germany)
• Ottokar Weise (German sailor)