Odessie is a unique and captivating female given name of Greek origin, derived from the city of Odessa located on the Black Sea coast of Ukraine. It was founded by Catherine the Great in 1794 and named after the Odyssey, an epic poem attributed to Homer. The name Odessie carries with it a sense of adventure and exploration, reflecting its connection to this renowned literary work. In recent years, Odessie has gained popularity as a distinctive choice for parents seeking unusual yet meaningful names for their daughters.
The name Odessie experienced a significant rise in popularity between the years 1900 and 1930, with a notable peak in 1923 having 32 births that year alone. However, there was a gradual decline thereafter, with fewer than ten births recorded each year from 1940 onwards. Overall, Odessie has been given to a total of 597 children over the years covered by these statistics.