Othon

Othon is a masculine given name and a variant or Latinized spelling of Otto, a name that appears in many European languages. In medieval and early modern Latin writings, the form Othon (or Otho) is used as the equivalent of Otto.

Etymology: The given name Otto originates from a Germanic root associated with wealth or fortune, and the form Othon preserves this origin through Latinization or cross-cultural spelling. The variant Othon has appeared in various languages as a transliteration of the same root.

Usage: Historically, Othon was used by nobles, clerics, and scholars in Central and Western Europe in contexts where Latinized forms were common. In contemporary usage, Othon is relatively uncommon as a given name. When it does occur, it is usually in settings that preserve older spellings or in families with ties to Germanic or Latin naming traditions. In some Spanish-speaking locales, a variant like Othón (with an accent) is encountered, reflecting local orthography.

Notable usage: The form Othon is most often found in historical records, genealogical sources, and literary texts rather than as a widely used modern given name. It serves as an example of how Germanic names were rendered in Latin and other languages.

See also: Otto, Otho, Otton.