US Popularity Rank: 11696

Origin: Scandinavian

Meaning: Deer lover; Friend of the deer; Spear of the gods; Divine power; Divine protection

Ossie is a masculine name with a variety of origins, thanks to it acting as an adorable nickname for other popular monikers. Coming from the Irish name Oscar, it translates to “deer lover” or “friend of the deer,” and can easily inspire your little one’s love for the natural world. If you want to give baby a name with a sharper edge, Ossie can also be a variant of Oswald, which has Old High German and Old Norse roots that translates to “spear of the gods” or “divine power.” Thanks to its connections to the Old English and Scandinavian name Osmond, Ossie also means “divine protection.” As baby explores the world around them and strengthens their fighting spirit, the name Ossie will give them plenty of inspiration to keep their goals secure.