| Meaning | lion of God |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Oth-ni-el |
About Othniel
Othniel stands apart as a bold choice for parents seeking genuine rarity combined with historical legitimacy. This ancient name brings gravitas and character that few contemporary options can match, offering your son true distinctiveness in any setting. The unusual sound pattern creates immediate intrigue while the established historical presence prevents it from feeling fabricated. Othniel carries weight and substance, projecting intelligence and depth from first introduction. Families selecting this name demonstrate confidence in choosing authenticity over popularity, prioritizing meaningful individuality above social comfort. The name's complexity creates natural conversation starters and ensures your son will rarely, if ever, share his name with classmates. Othniel works beautifully for parents who want their child's name to reflect thoughtfulness and intentionality rather than trend-following. The strong opening and distinctive middle syllable create a memorable auditory signature. While perhaps requiring occasional spelling guidance, this minor consideration pales compared to the gift of genuine uniqueness. Othniel represents a powerful statement about valuing heritage, substance, and individuality.
Nicknames for Othniel
| Oth |
| Othie |
| Niel |
| Thiel |
Famous People Named Othniel
| Othniel Charles Marsh | American paleontologist |
| Othniel Hermes | Brazilian footballer |
| Othniel Looker | American Revolutionary War officer |
| Othniel J. Seiden | American composer |
| Othniel Wiik | Norwegian politician |
| Othniel Tillman | Jamaican sprinter |
| Othniel H. D'Oyley | Barbadian lawyer and politician |
| Othniel Askew | American politician |
| Othniel Anselm | Tanzanian physician and politician |
| Othniel Boaz | Indian cricketer |
| Othniel Dossevi | Togolese footballer |
| Othniel Herbert Gray | Canadian politician |
| Othniel S. Marsh | American politician |
| Othniel M. Simpson | American botanist |
| Othniel Smith | Scottish photographer |
| Othniel R. Wiener | American mathematician |
| Othniel C. Marsh | American journalist and politician |
| Othniel Mawson | British geologist and archaeologist |
| Othniel Shaviv | Israeli physicist |
Characters Named Othniel
| Othniel Dare | Character in the novel "The Outlaws of Mars" by Otis Adelbert Kline |
| Othniel Smith | Character in the film "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" |
| Othniel Charles Marsh | Character in the video game "Eternal Darkness - Sanity's Requiem" |
| Othniel C. Boaz | Character in the film "Snow Dogs" |
| Othniel Looker | Character in the film "1776" |
| Othniel Pink | Character in the film "Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest" |
| Othniel Hermes | Character in the Brazilian telenovela "Amor à Vida" |
| Othniel Boaz | Character in the film "The Ballad of Cable Hogue" |
| Othniel Askew | Character in the film "Death Warrant" |
| Othniel Wiik | Character in the TV series "Kodenavn Hunter" |
| Othniel Dossevi | Character in the film "Shoot First and Pray You Live - Because Luck Has Nothing to Do with It" |
| Othniel Gray | Character in the video game "Evoland Legendary Edition" |
| Othniel Anselm | Character in the video game "The Legend of Heroes - Trails of Cold Steel" |
| Othniel Holt | Character in the film "Kiss Me Deadly" |
| Othniel Marsh | Character in the TV series "Primeval" |
| Othniel Quezada | Character in the film "Elite Squad - The Enemy Within" |
| Othniel Schneller | Character in the TV series "Zwarte Tulp" |
| Othniel Shaviv | Character in the TV series "When Heroes Fly" |
| Othniel Simpson | Character in the film "The Bed Sitting Room" |
| Othniel Tillman | Character in the film "No Man's Land" |