Oscar
Oscar has disputed origins. In Irish mythology, Oscar was the son of the warrior Oisín — the name may derive from the Old Irish "os" (deer) and "cara" (lover). Oscar (the playwright Oscar Wilde, 1854-1900, author of "The Importance of Being Earnest" and "The Picture of Dorian Gray") is the most famous literary bearer. The Academy Award (the "Oscar") was named in 1931 after a librarian's uncle. The "O" opening is open, and the "r" ending gives it weight. Oscar is a male name of Irish / Old English origin that means "God's spear, or "deer lover"". Serious, Irish, and a little literary. The name sounds historic. Oscars tend to be witty. US top 200 since 2010s. Well-known people named Oscar include Oscar Wilde (author), Oscar (Academy Award), Oscar (Irish myth), Oscar (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Oscar include Oskar (German/Scandinavian), Oszkár (Hungarian), Osgar (Old English), Oz (nickname).