Odin
Norse Mythology · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Odin
Odin derives from Old Norse *Óðinn*, likely related to the Proto-Indo-European root *ot- meaning "fury" or "madness," reflecting the god's association with ecstasy, poetry, and battle frenzy.
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Etymology
Odin derives from Old Norse *Óðinn*, likely related to the Proto-Indo-European root *ot- meaning "fury" or "madness," reflecting the god's association with ecstasy, poetry, and battle frenzy. The name is primarily used in Norse mythology and Germanic pagan religions, with modern revival in Heathenry and Norse Reconstructionism, though it has entered secular use as a given name in Scandinavian countries.
Odin currently ranks #502 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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