Name:
Oscar
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English, Gaelic
Meaning:
Oscar originates in Gaelic languages and means "friend of the deer". As a masculine given name it is popular not only in the United States, but also in other non-English speaking countries. Famous bearers includes the Irish writer and poet Oscar Wilde, as well as the American fashion designer Oscar de la Renta.
Pronunciation:
AHS-kər
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Oskar
Famous Oscar:
Oscar Wilde : author
Oscar de la Hoya : boxer
Oscar Robertson : basketball player
Oscar Brown : baseball player
Oscar Levant : musician
Oscar Lua : football player
Oscar Lopez : soccer player