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Odyn

Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Odyn: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2023.

Odyn is a modern Scottish variant of Odin, the name of the supreme god in Norse mythology, derived from Old Norse Óðinn, meaning "frenzy," "inspiration," or "rage." The name's most famous bearer is the mythological figure himself—Odin, the one-eyed Allfather, god of wisdom, war, and poetry. Though less common in real life, the name has appeared in Scotland in recent decades, perhaps inspired by popular culture such as Marvel's depiction of Odin as Thor's father. No major places are named after Odyn directly, but Odense in Denmark shares a related root, and many Norse-settled areas in Scotland, like parts of Orkney and Shetland, carry echoes of the god's influence. A notable variant is the Irish spelling Odhran, though Odyn offers a distinct, bold modern twist.