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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.
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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.
Oct 6, 2024 · Meaning & History. Possibly means "deer friend", derived from Old Irish oss "deer" and carae "friend". Alternatively, it may derive from the Old English name Osgar or its Old Norse cognate Ásgeirr, which may have been brought to Ireland by Viking invaders and settlers.
Oscar is of Gaelic origin. Åskar is Scandinavian for Lightning but despite the fact that Sweden and Norway have had kings called Oskar, the name is even regarded there as having a Gaelic source: http://spa.118100.se/namn/42892
Oscar Meaning & Origin. The name Oscar is of Gaelic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old Irish name "Osgar," which means "deer lover" or "friend of deer." It can also be interpreted as "champion" or "warrior."
With its roots deeply embedded in ancient Norse mythology, the name Oscar exudes an air of strength, valor, and divine protection. Its etymology traces back to the Old Norse term "Ásgeirr," a compound of two elements: "áss," meaning "god," and "geirr," meaning "spear."
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