Otis
Otis is a variant of Otto, from the Germanic "od," meaning wealth, fortune. Otis Redding (1941-1967), the soul singer whose "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" became one of the most beloved songs of the 20th century, is the most famous American bearer. Otis (the inventor Elisha Otis, 1811-1861, who invented the safety elevator) gave the name industrial weight. Otis re-entered the US top 1000 in 2014. The single syllable is direct, and the "s" ending gives it sharpness. Otis is a male name of Germanic origin that means "Wealth, fortune (from Otto)". Brisk, vintage, and a little soulful. The name sounds friendly. Otises tend to be warm. US re-entered top 1000 in 2014. Well-known people named Otis include Otis Redding (singer), Elisha Otis (inventor), Otis (Germanic name), Otis (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Otis include Otto (related), Ottis (variant), Ode (variant), Otty (nickname).