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Hi Andy,

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Otgiva is a Low German form of the Old German name Ottogeba (other forms: Ottogebe, Ottegeba, Ottegebe).

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The element "geba" is the Old German word for 'gift'.

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In Low German the letter b very often becomes v/w instead.

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In modern High German the b was kept (Gabe, geben), while in other Germanic languages it's v/f instead:

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English: gift, give
Swedish: gåva, giva
Danish: gave, give
Low German: Gaav (even Gifft), geven

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Hope that helps?

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Regards,
Satu