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1. rollercoaster.ie › pregnancy › baby-namesBehind the Name: Oscar, the Irish name loved globally

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   Jun 7, 2022 · The name comes from two Irish words, os, for deer and car, for ‘loving’, which literally translates as friend of the deer. Some associate it with the completely separate Old English Osgar, from the two words for God and Spear.

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   The name is borne by a character in Irish mythology—Oscar, grandson of Fionn Mac Cumhaill, and refers to his descent from his grandmother, Sadhbh, who was enchanted into the form of a deer. Less likely, it is derived from Norse-Irish Osgar "god's spear," from gar "spear" + os "god".

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4. www.behindthename.com › name › oscarMeaning, origin and history of the name Oscar

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   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.

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   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.

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   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."

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   Aug 7, 2024 · What does Oscar mean and stand for? The name Oscar is of Old Norse origin and means "champion warrior." Oscar was one of the mightiest warriors of his generation in Old Irish Mythology. The name has many royal roots, as well, becoming a popular choice in Sweden, France, and Spain. Syllables: 2

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   What does Oscar mean in Irish?

   • Oscar or Oskar is a masculine given name of English and Irish origin. The name is derived from two elements in Irish: the first, os, means "deer"; the second element, car, means "loving" or "friend", thus "deer-loving one" or "friend of deer".

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   What does Oskar mean in Irish?

   • Oskar (or alternatively "Oscar") has two different meanings. In Irish the name can mean "friend of deer" ,but more relevantly can also translate in Old English as "spear of God", ie the Spear of Longius. As usual though his last names come from the aircraft carrier Soryu and the USS Langley.

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   What does the name Oscar mean?

   • The name Oscar is a boy's name of English, Irish origin meaning "God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior". Oscar is one of the most stylish Old Man Names of our era. While it's softened slightly in popularity over the past 20 years, that may be considered a very good thing.

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   Is Oscar Irish or Norse?

   • Oscar has Irish and Norse roots—Norse Oscar comes from the Old English Osgar, a variation of the Old Norse name Ásgeirr. The Irish form was derived from the Gaelic elements os, meaning "deer," and car, "loving."

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   Is Oscar a Swedish name?

   • Oscar was the third most popular name for males born in Sweden in 2013 and is ranked 51 in terms of the most popular male names in Sweden. There is alternative speculation that it may be derived from the Old Norse cognate Ásgeirr (a personal name itself composed of the elements meaning "god" and "spear").

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   Where did the name Osgar come from?

   • The name comes from two Irish words, os, for deer and car, for ‘loving’, which literally translates as friend of the deer. Some associate it with the completely separate Old English Osgar, from the two words for God and Spear. The same name, meaning the same time, is associated with the ancient Norse Asger / Ásgeirr. Surnames

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9. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk › 2014/08/14 › oscar-theOscar - The Meaning, Origin And Other Facts About The Name

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