Otto… thoughts?

[Lamore]

Hello! I’m looking into both gender names as we are having a surprise. I really love the name Otto for a boy, middle name will be Luke as it’s a family name. Husband is yet to be convinced on Otto. Wondered what peoples opinions were on Otto Luke?
Other names I’m thinking of…

Oscar Luke
Wilfred Luke
Reuben Luke
Bodhi Luke
August Luke
Wilbur Luke
Bowen Luke

Any suggestions would be most welcomed!

Dh has a godson Otto and I really like it.

Maybe see if there’s a nickname or shortening you like. I think it’s a hard one to find an ‘affectionate’ name to use

I have one and love it as a name (is name of partners favourite uncle). Its a lovely name

Love Otto, know a few! Was on our list but didn’t use as would be pretty random choice given our heritage.

Love Otto and the female variant of Ottilie.

I know a little Otto. I like it.

All of your names are ok apart from Bodhi which is an abomination.

Otto is lovely.

Oscar Luke - okish
Wilfred Luke - not keen
Reuben Luke - not keen
Bodhi Luke - bloody awful.
August Luke - unimaginative
Wilbur Luke - no
Bowen Luke - reminds me of Jim Bowen

I prefer Wilfred and Reuben from your list.

Otto Reuben or Otto Wilfred

I like Oscar better but Otto is OK. It is very German though.

I love Otto!

Otto is very sweet and feels like it works for all of their ages from baby to old man.
other names are nice too though not a fan of Bodhi xx

I love Otto but does it have to Luke exactly as it just sounds a bit abrupt and list-like, especially if you have a one syllable surname eg Otto Luke Brown. Would you consider Otto Lucas or Luca?

Otto is a very cute name!

Otto is a great name! And I think Otto Luke works well.

I love Otto but I don't think it goes with Luke. They are two very different styles of names IMO. Otto feels old fashioned and strong with a Germanic feel whereas Luke (even though I know it's biblical) feels more modern and a bit less classy and dignified.

Otto is lovely, the nicest on your list IMO.

Thank you all!! Really appreciate all the comments.

I do agree with everyone on Bodhi, wild card one on the list!

My late grandad was Arthur Luke. My dad’s middle name is Arthur. Brothers middle name Luke. Does Otto Arthur seem better?

Some others …
Rupert Luke
Caspar Luke
Roland Luke
Douglas Luke (Dougie)

I’m surprised how many like Otto tbh. Not for me tbh, but then none on your list are my cup of tea, maybe Wilbur.

Yes Otto Arthur is fantastic!! It was actually my boys name had I had a boy!

Take out the middle name for now and concentrate on the first name and the surname. Both Luke and Arthur are good classic names.

August - No. I don't know how to say it. Au-GUST or like the month?
Bodhi - Awful
Bowen - It's a surname. Owen seems more of a first name. OK as middle name but not as a first.
Caspar - like but will get Casper a lot
Douglas (Dougie) - like it
Oscar - ok but wouldn't choose it
Otto - a bit too trendy for me, ok but wouldn't choose it
Reuben - ok but a bit wet-sounding
Roland - will be Roly
Rupert - the bear
Wilbur - the boar
Wilfred - ok but wouldn't choose it

Keep:
Arthur
Caspar
Douglas (Dougie)

Maybe:LukeOwen OscarOttoWilfred

Ditch:AugustBodhiBowenReubenRolandRupertWilbur

Love Otto and know an awesome one.

I love Ottilie but my step daughter is Amalie so sadly, Ottilie won’t work as too similar.

I love the name Otto.

Otto is lovely, I once knew twin boys called Otto and Arlo, they were the cutest children I have ever laid eyes on, but quite "spirited" with it 😆

Not sure Otto Luke flows particularly well, I'd go for Otto Luca or Otto Lucas as they soften the final sound a bit.