Odin

How to say it

ˈoʊ.dɪn

What it means

Norse, tied to a root for 'fury' or 'inspiration'; the chief god of the Norse pantheon.

Odin is the all-father of Norse myth, god of war, poetry, and wisdom, his name rooted in an old word for 'fury' or 'inspiration.' He gave up an eye for a drink from the well of wisdom. Powerful and mythic, it has surged with the Marvel and Viking wave. Said OH-din.

How to spell Odin

The standard spelling is Odin. Common variants include Oden, Odinn, Wotan, but Odin is the most widely used form.

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• Worth knowing

  The all-father of Norse mythology, god of wisdom and war.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Odin the chief god of Norse mythology, also depicted as the father of Thor in Marvel Comics and films

Spelling variants

• Oden
• Odinn
• Wotan

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Common questions

What does the name Odin mean?

Norse, tied to a root for 'fury' or 'inspiration'; the chief god of the Norse pantheon.

What does Odin mean in Norse?

In Norse, Odin means "Fury, inspiration." Odin is the all-father of Norse myth, god of war, poetry, and wisdom, his name rooted in an old word for 'fury' or 'inspiration.' He gave up an eye for a drink from the well of wisdom. Powerful and mythic, it has surged with the Marvel and Viking wave. Said OH-din.

How do you pronounce Odin?

Odin is pronounced ˈoʊ.dɪn. Say it as O-din, with the stress on the "o" syllable.

How do you spell Odin?

The standard spelling is Odin. Common spelling variants include Oden, Odinn, Wotan.

Is Odin a boy or girl name?

Odin is traditionally a masculine name.

How popular is the name Odin?

Odin ranked #502 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.