Odilo

Odilo is a traditional German male first name, regarded as a diminutive of Odo as well as a variant of the name Otto. It also serves as a short form for first names that begin with 'Ot-' or 'Od-'. The meanings of the name are 'the possessor', 'the wealthy', and 'the heir'.

What does the name Odilo mean?

The name Odilo has its roots in the ancient German name heritage and represents a diminutive of Odo, while being closely related to Otto. It also serves as a short form for names that begin with 'Ot-' or 'Od-'. The meanings can be paraphrased as 'the possessor', 'the wealthy', and 'the heir'. Its origin lies in the Old High German word 'ot', which stands for 'the possession', 'the inheritance', 'the heritage', and 'the wealth'. The feminine counterpart is Odila. Saint Odilo, who lived in the 9th century, was known as the abbot of Cluny and is considered the patron saint of the sick. In other languages, forms such as Othillio (Italian), Othillios (Greek), Othill (English), Othillia (Greek), Othilia, Otilia (Latin), and Othilie (French) can be found.

Where does the name Odilo come from?

Odilo originates from the Old High German language area and means among other things 'the heir' or 'the possessor'. The etymology derives from the Old High German term 'ot', which means 'the possession', 'the inheritance', 'the heritage', or 'the wealth'. The languages in which the name appears are Old German and German.

How do you pronounce Odilo?

The pronunciation of Odilo is three syllables and has a gentle rhythm. The sound 'O-di-lo' [oˈdiːlo] has a melodic vowel sequence, with the middle syllable being stressed. The open sounds give the name a certain lightness, and the final 'o' rounds off the sound harmoniously. Odilo appears friendly and tradition-conscious, sonorous and balanced, with a historical, slightly monastic note.

When is the name day of Odilo?

The name day of Odilo is celebrated on January 2.

Popularity

In Germany, Odilo is among the rarer first names. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2015, reaching 2,705th place. In the last ten years, Odilo has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, securing it the 5,448th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,934th.

Nicknames & pet names

Dilo / Odi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Odilo Engels (German historian)
• Odilo Klasen (German church musician)
• Odilo Lechner (Abbot of Andechs)
• Odilo Scherer (Archbishop of São Paulo)
• Odilo of Cluny (Abbot)