Odette
Odette is a girls' name of French origin meaning “wealth, fortune.” It ranked #881 in the United States in 2025. The ethereal Swan Queen in Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake,' Odette embodies grace under duress.
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how do you pronounce Odette?
oh-DET
where does the name Odette come from?
A diminutive of Oda, from the Old German element od- or ot-, riches, a feminine form of Odo and Odet.
The name also honors Odette Hallowes, one of the most decorated heroines of WWII French resistance. It carries an air of balletic elegance and quiet courage.
how popular is this name?
Odette has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 4 years since 1895, and fell outside it for 127. It peaked at #825 in 1905, and ranked #881 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #881 |
| 1905 | #825 |
| 1895 | #986 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Odette fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Odette
Odette is the swan princess of Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake.
who are famous people named Odette?
- Odette Hallowes (WWII French resistance heroine)
- Odette Joyeux (French actress and novelist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Odette?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Odette?
what names go well with Odette?
Sibling names that share Odette's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Odette
What does the name Odette mean?
Odette means “wealth, fortune”.
What is the origin of the name Odette?
Odette comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Odet.
How popular is the name Odette?
Odette ranked #881 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1905, at #825, and it has spent 4 years in the top 1,000 since 1895.
Is Odette a boy or girl name?
Odette is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Odette?
Odette is pronounced oh-DET, with 2 syllables.
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