What do you think of Ottilie?

[Ellierose4321]

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

I love this name and really really really hoping we can use it when the time comes! Husband dosent like it though

3 Ottilies in my DS’ school. Their DMs were all amazed as they thought it was such an unusual name! To be fair, those are the only 3 I’ve met.

I actually think it depends where you live determines the response to the name. I like Ottilie and where I am it would be well received.

Ottoline is better than Ottilie, partly because it is less bandwagon-y and will end up less downmarket. Can’t say I’m keen on that either. Ottie is particularly horrid for both.

Painfully aspirational middle class. It's cute though.

For me Ottilie just doesn’t roll off the tongue right but I really like how it looks written down.

It's my favourite name and I love it but my horrible partner has ruled it out despite me having to grow the baby and him just being there for a fun few minutes at the beginning.

I'm considering a new partner for baby 2 PURELY for this reason

I think it's a horrible sound to hear tbh. I also think 'utterly' and 'Ottie' conjures up otters in my head.

Don't like it

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

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

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.

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!

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

@Whatsyourflava

The very one.

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

Makes me think of pasta shapes

I love it but DH sadly doesn’t.

Love love love

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.

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

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

Know a toddler named ottilie. Nickname is Tillie :)

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.

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.