Oscar
Meaning of Oscar
The name Oscar is of Irish and Old English origin, meaning "God spear" or "deer lover." Pronounced as AH-sker in English and OH-skar in Spanish and Italian, it carries a timeless charm that has made it popular across various cultures. The name gained literary fame through the works of Irish writer Oscar Wilde, adding an artistic and intellectual flair to its heritage. Additionally, the name is often associated with the prestigious Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, symbolizing excellence in the film industry. In recent years, Oscar has consistently ranked within the top 300 names for newborn boys in the United States, reflecting its enduring appeal. Variations of the name include Oskar, which retains the same strong yet refined essence.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AH-sker (/ˈɒskər/)
Spanish,Italian
- Pronunced as OH-skar (/ˈoskar/)
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Notable People Named Oscar
| Oscar Wilde was an influential Irish poet and playwright known for his witty epigrams, popular plays, and novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, as well as his controversial criminal conviction for homosexual acts. |
| Oscar Isaac - Óscar Isaac Hernández Estrada is an award-winning American actor known for breaking stereotypes about Latino characters in Hollywood and being named one of the best actors of his generation. |
| Oscar De La Hoya is a former professional boxer and boxing promoter known for winning 11 world titles in six weight classes and representing the United States at the 1992 Summer Olympics, where he won a gold medal. |
| Oscar Palmer Robertson, also known as "the Big O," is a former professional basketball player known for his impressive career in the NBA and for being the first player to average a triple-double for a season. |
| Oscar Hammerstein II was a prolific American lyricist, librettist, and theatrical producer who co-wrote 850 songs and won eight Tony Awards and two Academy Awards for Best Original Song. |
| Oscar de la Renta, a renowned Dominican fashion designer, gained international fame in the 1960s for dressing Jacqueline Kennedy and went on to establish a successful eponymous fashion house with boutiques worldwide. |
| Oscar I of Sweden - Oscar I, the second monarch of the House of Bernadotte, reigned as King of Sweden and Norway from 1844 until his passing. |
| Oscar Bernadotte - Prince Oscar Carl August Bernadotte, Count of Wisborg was a Swedish religious activist and member of the Luxembourgish nobility. |
| Oscar Luigi Scalfaro, the former president of Italy from 1992 to 1999, transitioned from being a member of Christian Democracy to an independent politician and later aligned with the centre-left Democratic Party. |
| Óscar Romero - Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez was a courageous Archbishop of San Salvador who spoke out against social injustice and violence, ultimately being assassinated while celebrating Mass. |
