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Oscar

OS-car

Oscar (OS-car)

Meaning of the name Oscar

Derived from Old Norse origin meaning 'gentle friend' and is a popular boys name in England and Ireland and variations include Oskar, Ossie, Ossy, Ozzie and Ozzy. Famous Oscar's include the Irish writer and poet Oscar Wilde and fashion designer Oscar de la Renta.

Origin of the name Oscar

Norse

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