Othello

Othello has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Othello isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Othello is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Othello was, in the past month, the 3196th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Othello is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Othello was viewed 43 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Othello's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Othello is most adored in Idaho, Kentucky and Minnesota.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Missouri and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Othello.

Most popular breeds named Othello:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Rottweiler
4. Chow Chow
5. Australian Shepherd

Othello is found in these categories:

greek

Derived from "Othelos," meaning prosperous or affluent in Greek.