Odd
Odd is a Norwegian male given name , which is rarely used in Denmark and Sweden. The Icelandic form of the name is Oddur .
Origin and meaning
The name is possibly derived from the Old Norse oddr meaning "point of a sword".
Name bearer
Form Odd
- Odd Bang-Hansen (1908-1984), Norwegian writer and journalist
- Odd Bohlin Borgersen (* 1980), Norwegian speed skater
- Odd Einar Dørum (* 1943), Norwegian politician
- Odd Roger Enoksen (* 1954), Norwegian politician
- Odd Eriksen (* 1955), Norwegian politician
- Odd Grette (* 1952), Norwegian ski jumper
- Odd Hassel (1897-1981), Norwegian chemist
- Odd-Bjørn Hjelmeset (* 1971), Norwegian cross-country skier
- Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen (* 1964), Norwegian politician
- Odd Lirhus (* 1956), Norwegian biathlete and biathlon trainer
- Odd Martinsen (* 1942), Norwegian cross-country skier
- Odd Nansen (1901–1973), Norwegian architect and philanthropist
- Odd Nerdrum (* 1944), Norwegian painter
- Odd Nordstoga (* 1972), Norwegian musician, singer and composer
- Odd Riisnæs (* 1953), Norwegian jazz saxophonist and pianist
- Odd Sagør (1918–1993), Norwegian politician
- Odd Børre Sørensen (* 1938), Norwegian singer Odd Børre
Form Oddur
- Oddur Björnsson (1932–2011), Icelandic playwright and theater director
- Oddur Einarsson (1559-1630), Icelandic Protestant bishop
- Oddur Gottskálksson (1495 / 1497–1556), Icelandic Sysselmann
- Oddur Grétarsson (* 1990), Icelandic handball player