Odell
Old Norse/Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Odell
The name Odell derives from Old Norse and Old English origins, meaning "woad hill" or "otter dell," combining elements referring to either a dye plant (woad) or the animal (otter) with a geographical feature.
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Etymology
The name Odell derives from Old Norse and Old English origins, meaning "woad hill" or "otter dell," combining elements referring to either a dye plant (woad) or the animal (otter) with a geographical feature. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures with Christian associations, gaining particular prominence in the United States during the 20th century.
Odell currently ranks #4,495 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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