Odie

At a Glance

Origin

English/Germanic (diminutive of Odell or Odin)

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

OH-deeListen

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

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.

Names Like Odie

These names share Odie’s style, era or origin.

• Adley
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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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