Girl Name
Odile
Odile is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Odile — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Odell is on your shortlist, Odile belongs in the same conversation.
Odile meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Odile has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Odile as O·D·I·L·E, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Odile is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Odile variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Odilea, Odilee, Odiley, Odil.
- Nicknames: Odi and O.
- Middle names: Pair Odile with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Odile middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Odell, Odelia, Odella, Othel, Otilia — full picks on the sibling names for Odile guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Odile? Browse our names like Odile guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Odile
What does the name Odile mean?
Odile has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Odile?
The exact origin of Odile is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Odile?
Odile has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Odile a boy's or girl's name?
Odile is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Odile in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Odile sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Odile?
Names that share Odile's sound and style include Odell, Odelia, Odella, Othel, Otilia.
What middle names pair well with Odile?
Good middle-name fits for Odile pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Odile is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Odile is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Odile?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Odile share its rhythm without rhyming — Odell, Odelia, Odella all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.