Odete

/oh · DEH · chee/

Meaning

“Wealth or fortune”

Portuguese feminine form of the Germanic Odette, from Old High German meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune'; made famous by the Swan Lake character Odette.

Nicknames

ode

Vibe

gentle

How it ages.

Mid-20th century Brazilian classic; feels dated but has quiet elegance through its ballet connection.

Common in Brazil and Portugal from the 1940s through 1970s; rare in new births today.