Pet form of Odell, an English name from Old English words for 'woad' (a plant used for blue dye) and 'hill'. It is also a nickname for other names such as Odin and Otis, and is used as a given name in its own right.
Vibe
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How it ages.
A friendly, easygoing nickname that works as a full name; many people will think of the cartoon dog from Garfield.
The cultural moment.
Rare today; in 2025, 17 baby boys in the United States were named Odie.