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Today the name is associated with Scandinavia because Napoleon was an admirer of Macpherson's work and gave the name to his godson, Joseph Bernadotte, who later became Oscar I, King of Sweden. [6] Consequently, at the time many Swedes were named Oscar.
Oct 6, 2024 · This name was popularized in continental Europe by the works of the 18th-century Scottish poet James Macpherson [1]. Napoleon was an admirer of Macpherson, and he suggested Oscar as the second middle name of his godson, who eventually became king of Sweden as Oscar I.
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1) English younger form of Osgar (see ÁsgæiRR) 2) Irish name a) Combination of Irish Gaelic os = 'deer' and cara/caraid= 'friend, relative' b) From an Irish name Oscur of unknownmeaning
See also Oskari (Finnish), Oskars (Latvian), Oso, Oszkár(Hungarian) For female forms see Oscara, Oscarda, Oscaria, Oskarinde, Oskarine, Oskarvine
Earliest Documented Usage
1. Sweden: 1.1. 1794 (born in Germany) 1.2. 1803 1.3. 1804 (Öregrund, Uppland) 2. Norway: 2.1. 1815 (Kristiansand) 3. Denmark: 3.1. 19th century
Strongest Period of Usage
1. Sweden: 1.1. -1909 1.2. 1970- 1.3. 1980-1999 2. Denmark: 2.1. -1910 2.2. 1990-
Predominant Regional Usage
1. Denmark: 1.1. Lolland-Falster 1.2. Nordjylland 1.3. København(2018) 2. Sweden: 2.1. Gotland (19th century) see map 2.2. Östsverige
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Swedish Regional Distribution
Regional distributionof Oscar (m) in Sweden in the year 1880.
6 days ago · Oscar is a boy's name of English, Irish origin meaning "God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior". Oscar is the 216 ranked male name by popularity.
In Sweden, Oscar became associated with royalty when it was chosen as the name for several Swedish kings. The name exuded a sense of regality and power, making it a popular choice among Swedish families who wanted to honor their heritage and pay homage to the great kings of the past.
Today the name is associated with Scandinavia because Napoleon was an admirer of Macpherson's work and gave the name to his godson, Oscar Bernadotte, who later became Oscar I, King of Sweden. 1.
Meaning:*. This name derives from the Old Irish “Osgar,” composed of two elements: “os” (deer) plus “cara” (friend, relation). Oscar also is a figure in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology. He is the warrior son of Oisín and the fairy woman Niamh, who also bore his sister, Plor na mBan.
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