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Odyn

Quick answerThe name 'Odyn' is derived from the Old Norse word 'óðinn', meaning 'frenzy' or 'madness', and is associated with the god Odin in Norse mythology.

Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,998
TrendStable
Peak year2018
Syllables2
Origin—
LanguageOld Norse
CultureNorse
ReligionPagan
Letters4
Numerology22 Chaldean 8
Global rank#614

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Odyn

The name 'Odyn' is derived from the Old Norse word 'óðinn', meaning 'frenzy' or 'madness', and is associated with the god Odin in Norse mythology.

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Etymology

The name 'Odyn' is derived from the Old Norse word 'óðinn', meaning 'frenzy' or 'madness', and is associated with the god Odin in Norse mythology. The name 'Odyn' is used in various cultures, including Norse and Slavic cultures, and has been associated with the Viking Age and the mythology of the Norse gods.

Odyn currently ranks #4,998 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.

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