Odie
Meaning of Odie
Odie (OH-dee; /oˈdi/) is a unisex name of Old High German origin, originally a diminutive of male names such as Odo or Odilo—built on the element aud, meaning “wealth” or “fortune”—but in contemporary Anglo-American usage it has been assigned to children of both genders. In the United States, Odie first entered birth records in the 1880s and peaked at 183rd in 1881; over the course of the 20th century its ranking gradually declined, settling near the 900th position with single-digit annual occurrences in recent years. Its cultural profile is further shaped by Garfield’s canine companion Odie, a fictional reference whose modest prominence nonetheless sustains name recognition. With its concise two-syllable form and clear etymological pedigree, Odie provides a technically grounded, understated option for parents seeking a distinctive yet historically rooted choice.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as OH-dee (/oˈdi/)
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Notable People Named Odie
| Odie Cleghorn was a Canadian professional hockey player, coach and official who played alongside his brother Sprague. |
| Odie Armstrong is a former American football fullback who signed with the Orlando Predators in 2008. |
| Odie Oscar Porter was an American baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1902. |
