Ottmar is a masculine given name of German origin, a variant spelling of Otmar. Both names ultimately derive from the Germanic name Audamar, which is composed of the Old Frankish element aud or Old High German ot meaning "wealth, fortune" or "prosperity," combined with mari meaning "famous." Thus, Ohtmar carries the meaning of "rich and famous" or "prosperous fame." Etymology and History The name's root, Audamar, was borne by an 8th-century Swiss saint, an abbot of Saint Gall. Saint Othmar (also spelled Otmar) founded the Abbey of St. Gall and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. The name spread through Germanic-speaking regions due to the saint's popularity. In medieval and modern times, various spellings emerged: Otmar remains the German standard, while Ottmar, Othmar, and the variant outlined herein (Ottmar) are attested. The double "t" spelling (Ottmar) is particularly common in German usage, appearing alongside the single "t" form. Notable Bearers Notable individuals with the name (in its various spellings) span many fields. Swiss-American structural engineer Othmar Ammann (1879–1965) designed many New York City bridges. Ottmar Hitzfeld (born 1949) is a highly successful German football manager who won multiple league titles and the Champions League with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. German guitarist and producer Ottmar Liebert (born 1959) is known for his Nuevo Flamenco and New Age music. Otmar Hasler (born 1953) served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 2001 to 2009. Others include German economist Otmar Issing (born 1936), a former member of the European Central Bank's executive board, and German human geneticist Otmar Freiherr von Verschuer (1896–1969), whose work in eugenics has been controversial. Related names in other languages include Italian Ademaro, Portuguese Ademar, and Brazilian Portuguese Ademir. These forms show the name's adaptability across Romanic linguistic areas. Meaning: "wealth, fortune" + "famous" Origin: Germanic (Old Frankish/Old High German) Type: Given name Usage Regions: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and areas of historical German diaspora Variants: Otmar, Othmar, Ottomar