Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. o-DEHL  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Originally denoted a person who was from Odell in Bedfordshire, derived from Old English wad "woad" (a plant that produces a blue dye) and hyll "hill".

Related Names

Given Name DescendantOdell(English)

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Entry updated November 20, 2020