Odilie

Odilie is a traditional German first name for women, representing a Latinized form of the Old High German names Odila and Otila. These names are considered diminutive forms of Oda, which is more commonly known today in the form Ute.

What does the name Odilie mean?

The name Odilie means 'the owner', 'the wealthy', and also 'the heiress'. Its origins lie in the Old High German language. It derives from the term ot, which means 'the possession', 'the inheritance', 'the heritage', and 'the wealth'. Similar sounding variants include Odilia, Otilia, Otilie, Ottilia, and Ottilie. Additionally, there are other forms such as Uota, Uoda, Uda, Ude, Uta, Utta, Odette, Odina, Odine, Odelia, Odilla, Otylia, Othona, and Okka. Male counterparts include Otto or Udo.

Where does the name Odilie come from?

Odilie has its roots in Old High German and is a feminine first name with meanings like 'the owner' or 'the wealthy'. The term consists of ot, which means 'the possession', 'the inheritance', 'the heritage', and 'the wealth'. The name is common in both German and Latinized forms.

How do you pronounce Odilie?

The pronunciation of the name Odilie is usually 'O-di-lie' [oˈdiːliː]. The two long 'i' sounds give the name a special brilliance and an almost lyrical quality. The open vowel sequence creates a flowing and harmonious overall impression. Odilie has a delicate, melodic sound and radiates a feminine, refined elegance.

When is the name day of Odilie?

The name day of Odilie is celebrated on December 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Odilie is among the less common first names. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2020 at 4,158th. Over the last ten years, the name has been chosen about 20 times as a first name, which places it 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Odilie ranks 8,440th.

Nicknames & pet names

Dilly / Otti