Othello Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Othello Name at a Glance

Name	Othello
Meaning	'The Tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice' Othello, the Moor, general of the Venetian forces.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Othello Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Othello means “'The Tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice' Othello, the Moor, general of the Venetian forces”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Othello Name Origin

Our database records Othello under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Othello a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Othello is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Othello

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