Find out how popular the first name Oddie has been for the last 1 years (from 1975 to 1975) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Oddie by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Oddie is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1975, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Oddie.

The history of the first name Oddie

The name Oddie is of Old English origin, believed to have derived from the Old English personal name Oda or Ode, which itself traces back to the Germanic root "aud" meaning "wealth" or "fortune." The name's earliest recorded use dates back to the 7th century in Anglo-Saxon England.

Oda was a common name among the Anglo-Saxons, with several notable historical figures bearing the name. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Oda of Canterbury, who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 941 to 958 AD. He played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of the Kingdom of Wessex during the reign of King Edred.

Another prominent figure was Oda the Severe, who lived in the 9th century and served as the Bishop of Ramsbury. He was known for his strict enforcement of monastic rules and his efforts to reform the clergy.

In the 11th century, Oda of Bayeux was a Norman nobleman and one of the few proven companions of William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. He was granted lands in Sussex and became a prominent figure in the new Norman aristocracy.

The name Oddie likely emerged as a diminutive or nickname form of the original Old English name Oda. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Oddie was Oddie Knightlow, who lived in the 14th century and was a prominent landowner in Warwickshire, England.

Another notable figure was Oddie Wentworth, born in 1530, who served as a member of Parliament for Yorkshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his support for the Protestant Reformation.

During the 17th century, Oddie Philips, born in 1635, was a renowned English poet and playwright. He was part of the literary circle of his time and contributed to the development of English literature during the Restoration period.

While the name Oddie has not been as widely used as its original form Oda, it has maintained a presence throughout history, particularly in England and other parts of the British Isles. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English language and the cultural traditions of the Anglo-Saxons, making it a name with a rich historical heritage.

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