Odella
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Odella
Odella is a feminine given name derived from the Germanic elements "od" (meaning wealth or property) and "ella" (a diminutive suffix), thus meaning "little wealthy one" or "prosperous maiden." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Jewish communities, with some historical presence among European nobility, though it remains relatively uncommon in modern usage.
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Etymology
Odella is a feminine given name derived from the Germanic elements "od" (meaning wealth or property) and "ella" (a diminutive suffix), thus meaning "little wealthy one" or "prosperous maiden." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Jewish communities, with some historical presence among European nobility, though it remains relatively uncommon in modern usage.
Odella currently ranks #12,844 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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