Othniel

Othniel is a Hebrew biblical name best known from the Book of Judges. He is presented as the first of Israel's judges and is connected with the family of Caleb. That scriptural role is the clearest part of the name's story, giving it a specific place among the less familiar names of the Old Testament.

Its etymology is less certain. Strength of God and lion of God are traditional proposed explanations, with the final element referring to God, but the first element is debated. Otniel is a related spelling. Parents who choose Othniel for its biblical connection can share the character's story without needing to present one disputed meaning as a settled translation.