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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A diminutive form of Oda, a Germanic name traditionally associated with 'wealth'
- Origin
- French (diminutive of the Old German name Oda)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- oh-DET
Odette is a French name, a diminutive form of the Old German name Oda, traditionally associated with 'wealth.' It's pronounced oh-DET (IPA /oʊˈdɛt/), with a crisp, two-syllable shape. U.S. Social Security records show girls named Odette going back to 1894, so it's a name with a long, if modest, history of use.
Meaning & Origin of Odette
Meaning: A diminutive form of Oda, a Germanic name traditionally associated with 'wealth'.
Origin: French (diminutive of the Old German name Oda).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Odette
oh-DETIPA /oʊˈdɛt/
Popularity of Odette
Odette hit its highest U.S. ranking in 1905 at #843, when 20 girls were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1220 — even though 193 girls received the name that year, nearly ten times as many as in 1905.
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FAQ
What does the name Odette mean?
A diminutive form of Oda, a Germanic name traditionally associated with ‘wealth’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Odette?
Odette is pronounced oh-DET (IPA: /oʊˈdɛt/).
Is Odette a popular name right now?
Odette peaked at #843 in 1905 and is ranked #1220 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1894–2024.)
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