Otton

Otton is a masculine given name that is also found as a surname in some European contexts. In most cases, it is regarded as a variant or historical form of Otto, a name of Germanic origin. The form Otton appears in medieval Latin documents and genealogical records, where it sometimes serves as a Latinized or fuller version of Otto.

Origin and meaning

The name Otto is traditionally linked to Germanic roots associated with wealth, property, or fortune. Otton, as a derivative or variant, carries the same general associations in many historical sources. The use of Otton is often seen in medieval texts, where -on endings were added to other names to create Latinized forms or regional variants.

Usage and distribution

Today, Otton is uncommon as a modern given name in German-speaking and neighboring areas, where Otto remains dominant. As a surname, Otton occurs infrequently and is more likely to be encountered in archival records or local family names rather than as a widely used modern forename. The form has appeared in various European contexts through medieval clerical writing and Latinization practices.

Notable people

There are no widely known historical figures whose primary name is Otton. In most cases, individuals with Otton appear in local or regional records or as part of longer, more common name forms (for example, as variants of Otto in documents). For research, Otton is typically cross-referenced with Otto and related variants such as Othon or Otón.

See also

Otto, Othon, Otón (disambiguation).