Odetta
oh-DET-uh
Popularity
#16994
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
628
Peak Year
#22 in 1922
First Recorded
1900
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Odetta is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, a diminutive of Oda or Odo. These names mean 'wealth' or 'riches.'
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Odetta Holmes
American singer, songwriter, and activist, known as 'The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement.'
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