Woden
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- Name
- Woden
- Gender
- Boy name
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"Woden" is a variant of the name "Wotan" and is the Old English form of Wodan, as well as the Old High German designation Wotan.
What does the name Woden mean?
"Woden" is an alternative spelling of "Wotan" and reflects the Old English form of Wodan, which is also known in Old High German as Wotan.
Where does the name Woden come from?
The name Woden has its roots in Old High German and is also found in Old Saxon and Anglo-Saxon forms.
How do you pronounce Woden?
Woden is pronounced like 'Wo-den'.
Popularity
In Germany, Woden is a rather unusual first name. It has not yet made it onto the German name popularity lists. In 2022, Woden achieved its best ranking at 1,767th place in the Italian name charts. Over the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times in Italy, placing it at 4,357th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1999 and 2024, it ranks 5,981st in Italy.
Frequently asked questions about the name Woden
What does the name Woden mean?
Woden is an alternative spelling of Wotan and represents the Old English form of Wodan, which is also known in Old High German as Wotan.
Where does the name Woden come from?
The name Woden has its roots in Old High German and is also found in Old Saxon and Anglo-Saxon language forms.
How popular is the name Woden?
Woden is a rare name that is not widely used in modern times, but it remains interesting due to its mythological and historical significance.