Othello is a name of Italian origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'Ot' meaning wealth and 'hal' meaning noble. It was popularized by William Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello", where it belongs to the play's tragic hero, a Moorish general in the Venetian army. In the context of the play, Othello is a powerful name that carries an aura of mystery and intrigue.
"While Othell was quite popular around the turn of the century with 5-6 births per year from 1919 to 1920, it experienced a significant spike in popularity in 1924 with 11 births. However, this trend did not continue, and the name's popularity fluctuated throughout the following decades, never reaching such heights again. The most recent occurrences were in 1983 with 9 births."