The nameOdette
Odette is a French girl's name meaning "wealth". It is the swan princess of ballet.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Odette comes from the Germanic od, "wealth, prosperity".
Origin
Germanic, through French.
History
Odette is the heroine of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. In England and Wales the name reached 872nd in 2025, its best rank since 1996.
Did you know?
- Odette Sansom, later Odette Hallowes, a British agent captured in occupied France, was awarded the George Cross in 1946.
Famous people named Odette
- Odette Hallowes, Second World War agent
- Odette Annable, actress
Popularity of the name Odette
Odette in the United States
Odette was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 850 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Odette. Its rise began around 1905, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Odette in the United States were born before 1996. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 170 births a year on average, against 97 in the five years before.
Odette in France
Odette was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 70,785 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Odette. Half of all babies named Odette in France were born before 1926, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Odette in Belgium
Sibling names for Odette
Names from the same generation as Odette, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Odette mean?
Odette comes from the Germanic od, "wealth, prosperity".
What is the origin of the name Odette?
Germanic, through French.
Is Odette a girl's or a boy's name?
Odette is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Odette?
In 2024, Odette was the 1217th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 193 births.
What are good sibling names for Odette?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Louise, Gaia, Ramona and Alya for a sister, Lyam, Otto, Ollie and Yunus for a brother.
Who are famous people named Odette?
Odette Hallowes, Second World War agent; Odette Annable, actress.