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Odella
Pronounced oh-DEL-uh /oʊˈdɛl.ə/High
Meaning: From the Germanic element od/aud, 'wealth; fortune; prosperity' — the same root behind Otto and Odette. Odella is an English elaboration in that family; some also read it as an Old English place-name element, 'woad hill'.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Odella belongs to the Germanic family built on od/aud, 'wealth; fortune', shared with Otto, Odette, and Odilia. A second reading ties it to an Old English place-name meaning 'woad hill'. It had a modest vogue in early twentieth-century America and now reads as vintage. Both readings circulate, which we note (said 'oh-DEL-uh').
It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. today. Very rare, vintage, and warm.
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What does the name Odella mean?
Odella comes from the Germanic od, 'wealth; fortune'. A second reading ties it to an Old English place-name, which we note.
How do you pronounce Odella?
It's said oh-DEL-uh /oʊˈdɛl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Odella a boy or girl name?
Odella is a girl's name.
How popular is Odella?
Odella is a very rare name for girls in the U.S. today.