The nameOdile
Odile is an Alsatian saint's name and the black swan of Swan Lake.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Odile comes from the Germanic od, "wealth".
Origin
French, from Germanic.
History
Saint Odile is the patron saint of Alsace. In Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, Odile is the black swan. In the United States the name reached 739th place in 1898.
Popularity of the name Odile
Odile in the United States
Odile was most popular in the United States in the 1910s, with 179 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Odile. Half of all babies named Odile in the United States were born before 1915, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Odile in France
Odile was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 25,895 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Odile. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 1950. Half of all babies named Odile in France were born before 1951, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Odile in Belgium
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Odile mean?
Odile comes from the Germanic od, "wealth".
What is the origin of the name Odile?
French, from Germanic.
Is Odile a girl's or a boy's name?
Odile is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Odile?
Variants and related names of Odile include Otilia.