Oswald

Meaning & origin

The male first name Oswald comes from Old High German and means "God's strength" or "God's rule". The name is composed of the elements "os" for "God" and "weald" for "rule". In Germanic mythology, Oswald is also the name of a god who represents strength and power. The name was particularly popular in England and Scandinavia during the Middle Ages and is still commonly used in many European countries today.

First names similar to Oswald

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Famous people with the first name Oswald

• Lee Harvey Oswald alleged murderer of John F. Kennedy
• Marina Oswald Porter Person
• Oswald Mosley British fascist politician
• Oswald Spengler Writer

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