Odetta, of German origin, signifies 'wealth'. It is composed of two elements: 'Odo', meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune', and '-etta', a suffix often used to create feminine diminutives. This name was particularly popular during the Middle Ages in Germany but has since fallen out of common usage. The closest modern equivalent might be Odette, which is of French origin and also means 'wealth'. Odetta is a unique choice for parents looking for an uncommon yet meaningful name for their child.
"Over a span of nearly two centuries (1900-2022), the name Odetta experienced significant popularity fluctuations with peaks in the early 1910s and late 1960s, but overall, it remains relatively uncommon, with only 623 births recorded."