Girl
Odette
wealthy
About Odette
Romance and grace intertwine seamlessly in Odette, a name that seems to float on air. This French-inspired choice brings an unmistakable elegance to any introduction, carrying with it associations of beauty, artistry, and refinement. Odette has a balletic quality that suggests movement and poise, making it particularly appealing to parents with artistic sensibilities. The name's three syllables create a lovely cadence, starting strongly and ending on the gentlest of notes. There's a storybook quality to Odette that captures imagination without feeling fantastical or impractical. It works beautifully in professional settings while maintaining its romantic charm in personal contexts. Odette offers the advantage of being distinctive without being difficult—most people recognize it even if they haven't encountered it frequently. The name has a sophisticated international flair that travels well across borders and cultures. Parents who choose Odette often appreciate its combination of strength and delicacy, seeing it as emblematic of the qualities they hope to nurture in their daughter. It's a name that encourages grace while never suggesting fragility, classic enough to endure yet special enough to stand out.
Popularity of the Name Odette
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | #967 | ||||
| 1905 | #843 | ||||
| 2025 | #883 | #922 | #323 | #992 | |
| 2023 | #954 | ||||
| 1971 | #351 | ||||
| 1974 | #334 | ||||
| 1977 | #380 | ||||
| 1978 | #334 | ||||
| 2021 | #426 | #995 | |||
| 2022 | #415 | ||||
| 1969 | #498 | ||||
| 1973 | #572 | ||||
| 1975 | #492 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Odette
Names Similar to Odette
Nicknames for Odette
- Odie
- Ody
- Dette
- Etty
Famous People Named Odette
| Odette Annable | American actress |
| Odette Beane | American television writer and producer |
| Odette Bost | French film actress |
| Odette Laure | French singer and actress |
| Odette Myrtil | French-American actress and singer |
| Odette Pollar | American author and speaker |
| Odette Sansom | British spy during World War II |
| Odette Spyrakis | Italian neuropharmacologist |
| Odette Tchernine | French actress |
| Odette Tyler | American artist and designer |
| Odette Van Der Haar | South African painter |
| Odette Vera | Argentine field hockey player |
| Odette Wilson | Australian opera singer |
| Odette Yustman | American actress |
| Odette Zwyer | Swiss curler |
Characters Named Odette
| Odette de Crecy | A character from the novel "Swann's Way" by Marcel Proust |
| Odette Bouvier | A character from the TV show "The Simpsons" |
| Odette Delacroix | A character from the video game "Deus Ex - Human Revolution" |
| Odette Annable | A character from the TV show "House" |
| Odette Brown | A character from the novel "Sula" by Toni Morrison |
| Odette C. Bell | A character from the book series "The Ghosts" |
| Odette Morton | A character from the TV show "Code Lyoko" |
| Odette Toulemonde | A character from the film "Odette Toulemonde" |
| Odette Petit | A character from the film "Little Nicholas" |
| Odette Sinclair | A character from the TV show "Jane the Virgin" |