Odette
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Odette
Odette derives from the Germanic element "aud" meaning "wealth" or "prosperity," combined with the diminutive suffix "-ette," literally meaning "little wealthy one." The name gained prominence in French-speaking cultures during the Middle Ages and became widely used across Western Europe, particularly among Christian populations, with notable historical association through the Swan Lake character and French nobility.
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Etymology
Odette derives from the Germanic element "aud" meaning "wealth" or "prosperity," combined with the diminutive suffix "-ette," literally meaning "little wealthy one." The name gained prominence in French-speaking cultures during the Middle Ages and became widely used across Western Europe, particularly among Christian populations, with notable historical association through the Swan Lake character and French nobility.
Odette currently ranks #883 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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