Odette
Girl name · 20 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Odette: 20 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1975.
Of French origin, Odette is the feminine diminutive of Odo, meaning "wealth" or "fortune." It's most famously associated with the Swan Princess in Tchaikovsky's ballet *Swan Lake*, a role that has captivated audiences since 1877. The name also belongs to Odette Hallowes, a decorated British spy who worked with the French Resistance during World War II and was tragically executed. A notable real-life bearer was the influential French sculptor Odette Lepeltier. While not directly tied to a specific place, the "Odette" root appears in several European place names like Odesa, though these are unrelated. The name's elegant, lyrical sound makes it a classic choice, and it shares its "wealth" meaning with names like Edmond and Edward.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19755 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #5405 babies
- Total births
- 20since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y