Ossian
Gender: Boy
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Stag
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Ossian Meaning and Origin
Ossian is a boy’s name meaning “stag” and is of Scottish origin. Ossian is a male given name that has its origins in Scottish and Irish Gaelic mythology and literature. It is derived from the Gaelic word “Oisean,” which means “little deer.” The name Ossian was popularized in the 18th century by the Scottish poet James Macpherson, who claimed to have translated ancient Gaelic poems by a bard named Ossian. The poems, which were later found to be largely Macpherson’s own invention, became hugely popular across Europe and helped to establish the romantic image of the Scottish Highlands. Today, Ossian is a rare name in most English-speaking countries, but it remains popular in Scotland and Ireland. This name exhibits a bold, independent spirit.
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