Odile

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French variation of German Otthild

"prospers in battle"

Odile Origin and Meaning

The name Odile is a girl's name of French origin meaning "prospers in battle".

Odette's evil Swan Lake twin -- gives the name a sinuous, sensuous appeal. It was a popular choice in France in the 20th century and made the Top 40 back in 1952, however, it has since fallen out of favor.

Odile Rank in US Top 1000

# 979 in the US

Popularity of the name Odile

• 1141 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Odile

• Saint Odile of Alsace (8th century) French abbess of Hohenburg
• Odile Versois (born Étiennette de Poliakoff Baydaroff), French actress
• Odile Decq French architect
• Odile Crick British artist and wife of biologist Francis Crick who drew the double helix structure of DNA
• Odile Gilbert French hairstylist
• Odile Rodin French actress and final wife of Porfirio Rubirosa
• (Eone) Odile Harington South African revolutionary

The name Odile in Pop Culture

• Odile Church a main character in Church of Marvels by Leslie Parry