Odys
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Odys
Odys is a shortened form of Odysseus, derived from the ancient Greek name Ὀδυσσεύς (Odysseus), likely meaning "wrathful" or "one who is angered," from the Greek root *odys- (hate/wrath).
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Etymology
Odys is a shortened form of Odysseus, derived from the ancient Greek name Ὀδυσσεύς (Odysseus), likely meaning "wrathful" or "one who is angered," from the Greek root *odys- (hate/wrath). The name is primarily used in Greek culture and among those influenced by classical Greek literature, most notably through Homer's epic hero Odysseus from *The Odyssey*, though it remains relatively uncommon as a given name in modern times.
Odys currently ranks #898 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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