Odella
Pronunciation: [ ohd-EHL-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Odella first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 108 babies have been named Odella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Odella is past its peak , currently ranked #24,328 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,328
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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English origin
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#24,335 in US
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About the Name Odella
Odella is a girl name .
Odella is currently ranked #24,328 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Odella include Ode, Odel, Odely, Odelie, Ody, Odie, and Odekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Odella include Odelia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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