Help me choose please.

[*Ash*]

Thanks Hope. I should have clarified- he is born, 3 days old. We scrapped a few other names because we thought they didn't suit him. These are the 2 we have left.
I had forgotten about the Simpsons' Otto until it came up while I was researching the name. I haven't watched the show in years. I just think of the fish in the book that meow mentioned.

Hey meow - when I mentioned the fish to DH he said 'well there's your water theme' !

[meow]

Hey meow - when I mentioned the fish to DH he said 'well there's your water theme' !

I was thinking the same thing. A serendipitous name choice perhaps?

[LionsandBears]

I think Otto is a gorgeous name. I dont know the book you're referring to. The otter thing wouldn't faze me, as they're one of my favourite animals. Cheeky, ingenious, curious, clever, beautiful. I used to love watching them at the zoo. The way they dance through water is delightful to watch.

What does Arlo mean? Is that watery?

[*Ash*]

Thanks everyone. We had a 'poll' at my house. Arlo won- 3 votes to Otto's 2 votes.
L&B - Arlo has a couple of possible meanings. If it is derived from the old English Harlowe, it means 'hill'. It is also said to refer to a Barberry tree. I like the 'nature' name aspect. My other boys have nature names.

He is an Aquarius born in water during a big period of rainy weather in our region (and I have a water themed name) but he didn't end up with a water name.

[meow]

He's probably better off with a grounded name with all that water around him already

Lovely choice!

[nickers]

I prefer Arlo