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It reminds me of Milo and Otis the cute animal movie. It also reminds me of the singer Otis Redding. But it reminds me more of my uncle Otis - may he rest in peace - who died of cancer about 8 or 9 years ago.

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My uncle Otis didn't speak much but like my father when he chose to speak he had something important to say. He was a book worm and a stern but kind school teacher. He believed strongly in education and travel.

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So when I think of the name Otis it reminds me of a stern but kind teacher, librarian, professor, or someone who works at a museum. Otis does feel a little dated to me. Also my uncle Otis looked and reminded me of a tortoise in his mannerisms. Otis is even similar to the word tortoise.

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I like Otis but definitely a little dated. The name that reminds me of it a bit and feels less dated is Linus. Also Otto which Wordsmith mentioned, it feels less dated but similar. Otto feels like a more European version of Otis.

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Favorite Names:

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Leona, Fiona, Artemis, Hazel, Luna, Serafina, Adelina, Callisto, Stella, Aurora, Ursa, Augustine, Citrina, Vivian, Dorothea, Eleanor, Iris, Maple.

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Kieran, Connor, Rowan, Cedar, Arthur, Magnus, Finn, Theron, Xavier, Teagan, Quinn, Cedric, Adrian, Julian, Tristan, Gavin, Gryphon.

This message was edited 9/16/2016, 11:30 AM