Odes
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Odes
Odes derives from the Greek word "ōdē" (ᾠδή), meaning "song" or "poem," and was used in ancient Greece to denote a lyrical composition, particularly in the context of formal praise poetry.
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Etymology
Odes derives from the Greek word "ōdē" (ᾠδή), meaning "song" or "poem," and was used in ancient Greece to denote a lyrical composition, particularly in the context of formal praise poetry. The name has been adopted sporadically across Western cultures influenced by classical education and literature, with notable historical use among scholars and artists during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods who drew from Greco-Roman traditions.
Odes currently ranks #4,234 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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