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At a Glance: Name: Odie – Origin: English/Germanic (diminutive of Odell or Odin) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: OH-dee
Odie (pronounced OH-dee) is a short, clean, modern name that works for any gender, with English/Germanic roots as a diminutive of Odell or Odin. You might come across a claim that it means "wealthy," but that's not well supported — Odie traces back to Odell or Odin, not the Germanic wealth-root (*aud) found in names like Odile. If you like compact names with an old-fashioned root but a modern feel, Odie fits that mold.
Meaning & Origin of Odie
Origin: English/Germanic (diminutive of Odell or Odin).
A common claim: wealthy (also sometimes 'of the valley') Actually: Not well supported — Odie is documented as a diminutive of Odell or Odin, neither tied to 'wealth'; that meaning belongs to a different Germanic root (*aud) found in names like Odile.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Odie
Phonetic: OH-dee IPA: /ˈoʊdi/
Popularity of Odie
According to U.S. birth records covering 1880-2024, Odie peaked at #432 nationally in 1899 with 19 babies given the name, then fell to #9595 by 2024, with just 8 babies recorded that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Odie mean?
wealthy (also sometimes ‘of the valley’) Not well supported — Odie is documented as a diminutive of Odell or Odin, neither tied to ‘wealth’; that meaning belongs to a different Germanic root (*aud) found in names like Odile.
How do you pronounce Odie?
Odie is pronounced OH-dee (IPA: /ˈoʊdi/).
Is Odie a popular name right now?
Odie peaked at #432 in 1899 and is ranked #9595 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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