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Oswald (male)

Variants:Osvald (M)
Pet Name(s):Ossie (M)
Feminine form:Oswaldina (F)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:

Old English "power of God", revived in the 19th century.
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