Odd as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Odd

What is the meaning of the name Odd ?

The baby name Odd is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Norwegian: /ɔdː/ — approx. "awd" or "od" (one syllable).

Odd is Norse in Origin.

Odd is a masculine Scandinavian name from Old Norse Oddr, meaning "point, tip" (of a spear) or "edge," evoking sharpness and prowess. It is etymologically unrelated to the English adjective "odd." Forms include Old Norse Oddr, modern Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish Odd, and Icelandic/Faroese Oddur (with the nickname Oddi). The element also appears widely in Nordic compounds.

Attested in saga literature and medieval records, the name stayed in steady use across Norway and parts of Sweden and Denmark, rising to strong popularity in Norway in the early to mid-20th century; it remains recognizable though less frequently given today. As a name element it survives in traditional compounds such as Oddvar, Oddbjørn, Oddmund, Oddleiv/Oddleif, and Oddgeir. The feminine compound Oddný ("new point") is found in Icelandic. Cultural associations center on martial skill, precision, and keen intellect.