Would Ode make a ridiculous word name?

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I recently asked about Odelia in the girls forum. Possible nicknamed Odie/Della/Delly led me down the rabbit hole to Ode as a boy’s name. I’m not always a massive fan of noun names, but I’m… curious (?) about this one. I can’t decide if I like it or if it is a guilty pleasure to tuck away for never.

I know we crossed Odin off of our boys list last time because of too many canine acquaintances named Odin. So Odin nn Ode wouldn’t be likely either.

More so just curious how out there Ode seems to other people, or if it might be usable on the right kid?

Definitely not our typical style- we have a Warren and a Clyde. Clunky grandpa names are typically our jam, so Ode would probably feel very out of place. :joy:

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[name_m]Odie[/name_m] would be adorable, [name_f]Ode[/name_f] on its own though I dont love so much as a first. Though I do think it would make for a pretty cool middle.

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I really like the name [name_f]Ode[/name_f]! It’s unique, poetic, tranquil and charming. I believe it is usable and in my opinion [name_f]Ode[/name_f] sounds amazing with your boys’ names.

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When I first read [name_f]Ode[/name_f], I said it like [name_m]Odie[/name_m] in my head. So you may get some confusion around pronunciation with it.

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I prefer [name_m]Odin[/name_m] with the nickname [name_f]Ode[/name_f]! [name_f]Ode[/name_f] on it’s own feels a little incomplete to me.

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Oooh [name_f][/name_f]- I do like it a lot actually. And while not exactly the same style[name_f][/name_f] as your sons names, it sounds really good with them! I’m saying it out loud and I think my only hang up would be possible confusion from others [name_f][/name_f]- I’m thinking older people or just strangers in general who might hear “Old” or “Oat” upon first call or introduction [name_f][/name_f]- but I don’t think it’s a dealbreaker. I wonder if you’d consider [name_m]Otis[/name_m] nn [name_f]Ode[/name_f]? Spelling is a tiny bit off but I think it works, and [name_m]Otis[/name_m] fits like a glove with your boys names.

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I like [name_f]Ode[/name_f] as a name, I think I would use it as a middle but you could do something like [name_m]Odell[/name_m] nn [name_f]Ode[/name_f], Eliodore nn [name_f]Ode[/name_f], [name_m]Nicodemus[/name_m] nn [name_f]Ode[/name_f], [name_m]Otis[/name_m] nn [name_f]Ode[/name_f]

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I haven’t been following your posts super closely, but is [name_m]Otis[/name_m] off the table?! [name_m]Otis[/name_m] nickname [name_f]Ode[/name_f] totally works!!

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[name_m]Ike[/name_m] also came to mind which gives a similar vibe!

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[name_f]Ode[/name_f] is cool [name_f][/name_f]- rugged but poetic. I think I like it as a nickname or a middle a little more than as a first name atm, but it could grow on me

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(Obadiah ‘Ode’ came to mind but that’s quite heavy)

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ode was on our list this time around, and i love to see that another person thinks it’s lovely! :evergreen_tree:

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we had the combination ode atlas, but with your boys, i think odin or odie would also pair quite well. i also love the previous suggestion of obadiah with the nickname ode! :wood: