The nameOdin
Odin is a boy's name taken from the chief god of Norse mythology.
- Boy's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
From the Old Norse Óðinn, linked to óðr, "frenzy, inspiration".
Origin
Scandinavian.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s and is still given today.
Popularity of the name Odin
Odin in France
1459thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2020peak year (45 births)
885babies named Odin in France since 1900
Odin was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 320 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Odin. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Odin in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 35 births a year.
Odin in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Odin mean?
From the Old Norse Óðinn, linked to óðr, "frenzy, inspiration".
What is the origin of the name Odin?
Scandinavian.
Is Odin a girl's or a boy's name?
Odin is a boy's name.