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What do you think of Ottilie?

134 replies

Ellierose4321 · 03/05/2020 10:06

Hi thanks for reading! Basically I’ve been really struggle to think o FB a girls name, I just can’t settle on anything and nothing feels right! And a few days ago I heard the name Ottilie (shortened to ottie) and I love it, it’s the only name so far I really love tbh. My only problems are I’m worried it’s slightly pretentious or too ‘out there’, what do you think? I’m not usually a massive fan of really unusual names and don’t want to sound like I’m trying too hard! Any feedback is appreciated... thanks x

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Lifeaback · 03/05/2020 17:10

I think it’s a beautiful name OP. It’s one of those names that is ‘cute’ on a baby/little girl but is also a classy name on an adult.

There’s always going to be someone who thinks your choice of name is either pretentious and ‘out there’ or too plain and boring. Once the name is attached to a real person though this soon stops being the case!

Danglingmod · 03/05/2020 17:06

It is really popular now. I know quite a few toddlers/babies.

I also know two teenage Ottilies but I think it was much less common then.

I like it but it kind of is this year's Isla... The name that everyone thinks they're being unique using.

peperethecat · 03/05/2020 17:01

Really dislike it.

Sb131216 · 03/05/2020 16:55

I would pronounce it O-ti-lee

Ninkanink · 03/05/2020 16:08

I like it a lot. I don’t consider it pretentious at all. Tilly is a nice nickname too.

LotusClover · 03/05/2020 16:06

How is it pronounced?

o-ti-lee?
o-tuh-lee?
ot-lee?

And which syllable is stressed?

It looks lovely written down but I wouldn't have a clue how to pronounce it.

Sb131216 · 03/05/2020 15:49

I love it and it's on our list this time, I like nn ottie but husband isn't sure so thought nn lottie otherwise

Orphlids · 03/05/2020 15:42

I like it. The only pretentious thing about names would be choosing one that you secretly don’t like, but using it anyway because you think it will show you in a certain light. If you love it, and use it, you’re not pretentious - it just appeals to you.

MrsSchadenfreude · 03/05/2020 15:05

DD2 is Ottilie. She is nearly 20. Never met another one!

Spark27 · 03/05/2020 14:51

I love it. I would use it if thos one turns out to be a girl, but unfortunately DH said no.

I think if you love a name you should go with it, but if your not sure maybe it's not right for you.

87Callista · 03/05/2020 14:48

Tilly with an Oh(ostrich) attached.

I like the O sound at the beginning. Little bit twee. Wouldn't use it. Don't hate it.

Cosyjimjamsforautumn · 03/05/2020 14:47

Know a toddler named ottilie. Nickname is Tillie :)

Turtlesone · 03/05/2020 14:41

I really don’t like it sorry. It makes me cringe for some reason. But then there are loads of them about now and it’ll be a normal name by the time your baby goes to school

Lulubon · 03/05/2020 13:48

I love the name. My sister was nearly called Ottilie and then I put it on my list. My partner didn't like it but I think it's lovely

Kokeshi123 · 03/05/2020 13:45

Makes me think of "otter" and "frilly" at the same time. An otter in a frilly dress maybe.

It's not terrible but I don't understand the love for it on here.

2007Millie · 03/05/2020 13:34

Love love love

Maybelatte · 03/05/2020 13:32

I love it but DH sadly doesn’t.

turnandfacethenamechange · 03/05/2020 13:29

Makes me think of pasta shapes

DeeCeeCherry · 03/05/2020 13:03

Hmmm would any child want to be nicknamed 'Otter?'

sauvignonblancplz · 03/05/2020 13:02

@Whatsyourflava

The very one.

Flixsfoilball · 03/05/2020 12:49

It's becoming increasingly popular (I know 3 babies with the name) so not really out there

TempsPerdu · 03/05/2020 12:47

I’ve come across a couple recently in DD’s toddler classes. Also seems to be a popular choice for ‘mum bloggers’. It’s not dreadful but it is a bit middle class try-hard imo, and I can see it dating. Judging by pp’s comments it’s quite divisive!

Wolfgirrl · 03/05/2020 12:41

I'm sorry I think it is absolutely hideous. It just reminds me of otters, slimy ponds and wee. Plus it is really twee and pretentious. The nickname Ottie is awful.

Thesearmsofmine · 03/05/2020 12:32

I like it, I know a few Otillies all under the age of 2. It’s popular in the instamum world.

LadyGAgain · 03/05/2020 12:27

It's a beautiful name. And I know a lovely wee girl whose NN is Ottie.