Otello is an Italian given name of Germanic origin, derived from the name Otto. It means "wealth" or "prosperity". The name is popular among Italians and has been used by several notable figures throughout history. It is often paired with the surname Verdi, as it was for the famous Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi's father. Otello is also a tragic character in Shakespeare's play of the same name, which later inspired Verdi to compose his eponymous opera.
Otello was quite popular in 1929 with 6 babies being named thus that year. However, it seems this moniker lost its appeal over time as no other years show any births with the same name since then.