Names Oswy

Oswy

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Oswy is derived from the Old Norse name Ásveig, which means "God's strength" or "divine strength". In English, it is typically believed to be a variant of the name Oswald, which contains the Germanic elements "os," meaning "god," and "weald," meaning "rule."
Popularity
The name Oswy is not commonly used, which means that it is a unique choice for parents seeking an uncommon name for their child.

cartoon of the name Oswy
Cartoon of Oswy

Oswy Name meanings & History

The name Oswy is derived from the Old Norse name Ásveig, which means "God's strength" or "divine strength". In English, it is typically believed to be a variant of the name Oswald, which contains the Germanic elements "os," meaning "god," and "weald," meaning "rule.". Oswiu, also known as Oswy or Oswig (Old English: Ōswīg) (c. 612 – 15 February 670), was King of Bernicia from 642 until his death. One of the sons of Æthelfrith of Bernicia, he became king following the death of his brother Oswald in 642. Unlike Oswald, Oswiu struggled to exert authority over Deira, the other Anglo-Saxon kingdom comprising medieval Northumbria, for much of his reign. -- Wikipedia. Oswy is primarily used as a first name for baby boys, but it could also be used as a middle name. It could be a great choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Oswy: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Oswy:

O: Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsessive,Organized,Obsolete

S: Status,Social Standing,Security,Sensuality,Solidity,Success,Sex

W: Willful,Wonderment,Wild,Wishful,Wonderful

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

Oswy is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Informal name
  • a Nerdy name