Fictional CharacterAmericanFictional — Elmore Leonard novels
Ordell Robbie
Fictional criminal character
Biography
A career criminal and main antagonist in Elmore Leonard's crime novels. He appears in multiple works and is known for his cunning and volatile nature.
Quick Facts
Category
Fictional Character
Nationality
American
Appears In
Elmore Leonard novels
Thinking about the name
Ordell
English origin
“Combining Old English ord (point/edge) with -dell (valley), or possibly a variant of Odell, Ordell has a rustic, place-name charm. The name evokes pastoral imagery and has a sturdy, honest character—it's the kind of name that feels both vintage and timeless.”