Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Odette
GirlFrench, Germanic· “wealth, fortune”
- Meaning
- wealth, fortune
- Origin
- French, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- oh-DEHT
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #883
- US babies 2025
- 303
- Best rank
- #843 (1905)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Odette
Odette is a French and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “wealth, fortune”.
Odette is a French feminine name developed from Oda or Ode, medieval forms of a Germanic element meaning wealth or fortune. It has a long history in France and gained an enduring romantic glow from Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake, where Odette is the princess turned into a swan. Readers of Marcel Proust will also recall Odette de Crécy from In Search of Lost Time. In English it is said oh-DEHT. With its crisp -ette ending, it shares the vintage French charm of Colette, Juliette and Josette, and Detta or Odie can serve as casual nicknames.
Popularity over time
Odette first appears in US Social Security records in 1894. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 3 different years, starting in 1899. Its best national rank was #843 in 1905, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 303 were named Odette. In 2025, 303 babies were named Odette, and it ranked #883 nationally. That is 248% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,250 in 1920, #2,106 in 1950, #5,803 in 1980, #4,148 in 2000, #6,838 in 2010, and #883 in 2025. Of the 4,239 US girls named Odette since records began, 27% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 703 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Colbie, Emi, Siya, Tilly, and Reya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Odette ranked highest in Nevada, Washington, and Colorado.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #414 | 7 |
| Washington | #534 | 13 |
| Colorado | #573 | 10 |
| Missouri | #582 | 10 |
| Utah | #588 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Odette is usually pronounced oh-DEHT, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with O and ends in “-te”.
Middle names for Odette
A few middle names that flow with Odette: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Odette
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Odette mean?
Odette is a French and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “wealth, fortune”.
What is the origin of the name Odette?
Odette has French and Germanic roots. Odette is a French feminine name developed from Oda or Ode, medieval forms of a Germanic element meaning wealth or fortune.
Is Odette a popular name?
Yes. Odette ranked #883 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Odette a boy or girl name?
Odette is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Odette?
Odette is usually pronounced oh-DEHT. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings