Ossian
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A male first name inspired by the legendary Gaelic poet
- proper noun
- /ˈɔːʃən/
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Ossian
- They named their son Ossian after the legendary poet the family admired.
Examples
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At the ceremony, Ossian recited a poem inspired by his namesake.
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Have you ever met someone named Ossian?
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The story of Ossian fascinated readers across Europe in the 18th century.
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Ossian is a unique name for boys.
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They named their son Ossian after the legendary poet they admired.
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At the ceremony, Ossian recited a poem that honored his famous namesake.
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Have you ever met someone named Ossian, inspired by the Gaelic bard?
Surface Forms
Ossian main
Etymology
Ossian as a boy's name comes from the legendary Gaelic poet Oisín, whose name means 'little deer', and the famous poems made the name popular. That's why parents sometimes choose Ossian for a son.
