Odetta
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Odetta
Odetta derives from the Germanic name Oda, meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous," with the diminutive suffix "-etta" added to create a feminine form.
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Etymology
Odetta derives from the Germanic name Oda, meaning "wealthy" or "prosperous," with the diminutive suffix "-etta" added to create a feminine form. The name is primarily used in English-speaking, German, and Italian cultures, with notable historical prominence through American folk singer and civil rights activist Odetta Holmes (1930–2008).
Odetta currently ranks #17,052 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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