Odette: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ohd-ehtt-eh
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Wealthy

Odette is a beautiful and unique feminine name with French and German origins. It means "wealthy" and is a diminutive form of Odilia, which originated from the Old German name "Othal, " meaning "prosperity" or "wealth. " The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to its association with the ballet "Swan Lake, " where Odette is a princess transformed into a swan. The name also became famous during World War II through the story of Odette Brailly, a French Resistance heroine. Today, Odette is a popular name in many countries, including Australia, and the United States, symbolizing beauty, and resilience.

Odette Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Odette is currently #3290 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Odette is currently #1826 on Kiindred Girl Names

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