Opinions on Otto?

[annath]

We started calling the bump Otto, just as a random bump nickname whilst discussing what to actually call him/her. Now we know it is a boy, Otto has kind of stuck and it is growing on us. Is it actually ridiculous and we've just gotten used to it? I'm worried it is too German sounding in a comic way...

It does sound German; indeed, it is a German name! I also think of 'Otto-man' - the school bus drive in The Simpsons.

That said, it is a nice sounding name and I think one that would be unique without being weird in the playground :)

I love it.It's not comical at all.

I think it is a beautiful ame and not at all ridiculous! Not common but not way out there either.....the perfect balance!

I like it but like another poster I'm sure it's the name of a character in The Simpsons which was very popular when I was at school (although may be less so now). I don't necessarily think that's something which would cause problems though?

I really like it.

It is German/northern European sounding name - I don't see the problem with that though.

I love it

Honestly if you asked 100 people on the street (rather than on mumsnet), plenty of them would chuckle at it and some would say WTF?

It is faintly comical, but I really don't think it should put you off.

23 years ago, many people considered my brother's name, Oliver/Olly as comical (seriously! They did ) but now it's the most popular boys name in the UK.

Otto is awesome. And it's a palindrome

I think it's cool.

I like Otto. I know a little Otto and have never seen anybody do a face upon learning his name.

Otto is a fab name, and as Badgerina pointed out, it is a palindrome too, which makes it doubly cool

I don't like it at all. Otto is a German comedian - it is very uncool over there.

I love it. I know a gorgeous little boy with called Otto, it totally suits him.

i love it.

I love it, I know a little Otto, he is the sweetest little boy you could imagine!

Go for it!!!

I'm not keen, I'm afraid.

I wouldn't call a child Otto if I didn't have german family links.

Can't really explain why, but I only like it in that context I'm afraid.

I dislike it and find it comical sounding, sorry. I do like Arlo or Cosmo very much.

I like it a lot, but I have a feeling there are going to be lots of little Ottos about in the next few years, if that bothers you. It's the new Arlo.

We have an Otto...... but he has 4 legs a wet nose and farts a lot

It is a realy cool name though for a child or animal.

I think I like it... but I'm a bit confused because I know a dog called Otto.
Is it too doggy?

"I'm worried it is too German sounding in a comic way..."

I think that's a good summary, sorry!

I'd expect to see a Jolly little German man in Lederhosen eating a steaming plate of sausages. Sorry it's awful.

I like it

I like it - I think it's a cool name and (at the moment anyway) a bit different. I also think it will get more popular and people will forget about any dodgy links to The Simpsons!