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How many Oscars (nick name Ozzy) do you know?

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namechange7891011 · 22/03/2026 07:14

I know the name Oscar is very popular at the moment. We really like it as it is such a lovely name but also really love Ozzy as a nickname.

Just wondering how many Ozzy’s people know (in real life.. so not Ozzy Osbourne haha).

thanks

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MonsteraDeliciosa · 22/03/2026 08:15

I know 3 human Oscars, none are “Ozzy”.

I also know 3 canine Ozzys

user2848502016 · 22/03/2026 08:14

There’s one in my DDs class (year 6), and I know an older one about 18. I can’t think of a younger one so I think it’s slightly less popular among babies being born now.
It’s a good name, no reason not to use it if you love it

RustyBear · 22/03/2026 08:12

One. He’s a cat.

SardinesOnButteredToast · 22/03/2026 08:08

Two.

Edited as RTFT: three if you're counting a dog as well.

Abhannmor · 22/03/2026 08:05

Professor Wiki tells me there were two Kings Oscar of Sweden. The mother of Oscar 1 was a French lady of Irish descent called Desirée Clary. In fact Napoleon suggested the name to her after reading the old legends. Now there's posh for you.
Good luck with everything OP 🍀 🤞

Needspaceforlego · 22/03/2026 08:00

I know a few under 10 plus a dog.
None shortened yet but give it time into the teen years.

I prefer Alex / Alec / Al / Zander to Ozzy or Oz.

PurpleFlower1983 · 22/03/2026 07:58

I know lots of Oscars and two Ozzys but none who use Ozzy as a NN.

Eenameenadeeka · 22/03/2026 07:58

Loads of Oscars, never heard them called Ozzy though.

YerMotherWasAHamster · 22/03/2026 07:56

When I was at college 35 ish years ago I hooked up with an ozzy in the student union office.

Other than that, none.

I expect there will be a flurry of them now though, for a while.

CheddarCheeseAndCrispSandwich · 22/03/2026 07:55

Lots of Oscars (humans and dogs…including my dog 😂). None of them known as Ozzy though.

RaraRachael · 22/03/2026 07:53

Two Oscars but neither shortened to Ozzy. Tbh where I live people don't seem to shorten names that much.

Abhannmor · 22/03/2026 07:49

I knew one yonks ago here in Ireland. It wasn't that common back then. Nobody called him Ozzy. Oscar / Deer friend in Irish. He was a great hero in the legends of the Fianna.
The name became popular in Sweden as one of their Kings had that name - his mother being of Irish descent.It's also used in other Scandinavian countries and Germany. And in South America, though I'm not sure why.

  • Might have been more than one King 👑 of Sweden? Also spelt Osgur but less often. I prefer Oscar.
Thatcannotberight · 22/03/2026 07:48

2 Oscar children, 3 dogs and a cat.
Interestingly, when DS 1 was in cubs there were 4 Alexanders ( he was one of them ) , now there are none, only 1 in DS 2s year and absolutely no dogs or cats.

Brewtiful · 22/03/2026 07:41

Personally I'd go with Alexander. In a sea of Oscars you'll be grateful not to have him referred to by the first letter of his surname.

SuperMarioToadPrincessPeach · 22/03/2026 07:41

Not sure I know any Ozzys, one maybe?

But I know sooo may Oscars. I think there’s about 6 in my DC’s year at school and two of my friends have Oscars.

Gagamama2 · 22/03/2026 07:40

Much prefer Oscar / Ozzy to Alexander / Alex. It’s got more personality to it

amy480 · 22/03/2026 07:40

I know x 3 aged 2-4 (none get shortened to Ozzy). No little Oscars in any of my baby groups.

hope it all goes well!

Gagamama2 · 22/03/2026 07:39

2, age 6 and 8. Neither called ozzy though

WhatAMarvelousTune · 22/03/2026 07:39

There are three Oscars in my DD’s preschool.

Personally I much prefer Alexander.

I really tried to avoid names that were having a “moment” so that’s what would put me off Oscar. Some people, quite reasonably, don’t mind about that sort of thing, so depends whether you’re fussed.

dozer222 · 22/03/2026 07:38

Love Ozzy

Listlostlast · 22/03/2026 07:38

One, I think. I actually don’t know many little Oscars. I do know an Austin nn ozzy though.

SockQueen · 22/03/2026 07:37

There's one in DS1's year 4 class. I think 2, maybe 3 in DS2's year 2 year group (90 kids). All Oscar, not Ozzy though.

And my very new nephew, born on Friday! ❤

BePoisedPlumUser · 22/03/2026 07:37

My grandson is an Ozzy

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namechange7891011 · 22/03/2026 07:36

@Brewtiful our second name choice is Alexander nick name Alex. We were set on Alexander the whole pregnancy but have been having second thoughts on it. Oscar is really the only other name we like.

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Roundofapause · 22/03/2026 07:36

Just the one, who is my Nephew. Never called Ozzy.
Editing to add, after seeing PPs post! - he's a very sweet, sort of quiet, sensitive child. Very feeling of others.