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Origin: Czech

Meaning: Watchful

Watch out for this fantastic baby name! Otakar is a Czech boy’s name of Germanic origin. Meaning “watchful,” this name is sure to encourage baby to enter the world with eyes wide open. Derived from the medieval German names Ottokar and Audovacar, nowadays Otakar is a popular choice in the Czech Republic. Notable namesakes include Otakar Batlička, an adventurer, journalist, and member of the Czech Nazi resistance, and Otakar Vávra, who was a film director, screenwriter, and teacher. Your little Otto can follow in the footsteps of the many creatives that came before them, and this name will no doubt heel a watchful eye over them always.