Othello

I like the sound, but not the character. It sounds like it would be cool, though. And if you like it, Otho, maybe?

In looking for an Italian name that means prosperous, I found Othello. My husband is from Italy and I think it's a shame that beautiful names get destroyed by tragic stories that people make up, and also by mythology.

Okay, so it's obvious that it's difficult for most folks to separate this name from Shakespeare's tragic tale of a Moor captain in Venice and that it may strike some as pompous because of it's literary connotation, etc., but I must say that it is an absolutely brilliant name with a rather profound meaning. The Spanish "Otelo" and Italian "Otello" versions can be worn well by some boys, as well, particularly paired with a formidable middle name.

The name is odd enough on it's own, but it doesn't help that I can't stand the Shakespearean play, mainly because I can't stand the title character (I call him "title" and not "main" because I believe Iago is the main character). I just thought Othello was horribly gullible--and I don't say this because I have the advantage of being the audience, but Othello really should've been able to see through Iago's lies about his wife--or at least, believed Desdemona when she professed her innocence. Yes, Iago was very devious, and very smart, but I don't believe Othello should've been convinced.

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Long story short, I could never use this name, due to my dislike of the character (who is pretty much its sole namesake).

I like this name a lot, but it's too bad it's the name of a board game.

Why would any sane person name their son after a character that killed his wife? I mean, it's not like people have heard of any other Othellos than the one in the play. It's a pompous name anyway.

This is an awesome name, and it has a terrific meaning. Not only is it unique, to me it just seems to resonate "prosperity". Definitely an interesting business name as well.

Could be an excellent name for a pet fish.