Name Meaning & Origin
"A river with its source in the Blackdown Hills, Somerset, and which flows through Devon, to Lyme Bay in the English Channel."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Otters are carnivorous mammals in the subfamily Lutrinae. The 14 extant otter species are all semiaquatic, both freshwater and marine. Lutrinae is a branch of the Mustelidae family, which includes weasels, badgers, mink, and wolverines, among other animals.
Otters are carnivorous mammals in the subfamily Lutrinae. The 14 extant otter species are all semiaquatic, both freshwater and marine. Lutrinae is a branch of the Mustelidae family, which includes weasels, badgers, mink, and wolverines, among other animals.
Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.
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Root element "Otter" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A river with its source in the Blackdown Hills, Somerset, and which flows through Devon, to Lyme Bay in the English Channel.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~5 people named Otter in the US. Peaked in 2020 with 5 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Otter is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 4.
Otter is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 5 people in the United States are named Otter. The name peaked in 2020 with 5 recorded uses.
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