Oswald

[17caterpillars1mouse]

What are your thoughts on Oswald. Too out there for old-man chic?

Most famous Oswald is Oswald Mosley, leader of British fascists, friend of Hitler. Pretty awful association! Lots of other old man chic names to choose from.

I like it.
And I don't think people will associate it with Oswald Mosley tbh.

Don't usually post on baby name threads but will make an exception to say that Oswald is unspeakably bad.

Moseley. Which isn't good.

Is it a doctor who reference?

Lee Harvey? No positive connections that I can think of.

Sorry. I see Oswald and think “Moseley”. And I’m young (33).

My son's doll is called Oswald, he named it when he was two. I quite like it. Lee Harvey Oswald hasn't stopped the popularity of either Lee or Harvey so I can't think the Oswald is a problem. As for Oswald Moseley, hardly the same caliber as Joseph Starlin or Benito Mussolin and still plenty of little Josephs and Benitos. In fact there's even lots of little Georges (bush), so that didn't put anyone off and there's probably still boys being called Donald and Vladimir

I also like Olavo.

Moseley. Vile man. Don’t do it

It either sounds like a duck, or a mass murderer. Please don't curse your innocent child with this name.

Oswald the owl.

Also Moseley who was a Fascist pig.

Lucky Rabbit.

Cobblepot (The Penguin from Batman)

There is a saint and a school with that name so that's what I think. I asked my daughter and she's never heard of Mosley so not everyone would make that connection. He'd probably get it shortened to Ossie anyway.

just No

Oswald the ostrich ( I am old! )

I know a little boy Oswald! I've sort of got used to it and it does suit him, but I can't say it would make it onto my list if I had another DS...

It has a nice ring to it, but the association with Lee Harvey would rule it out for me I'm afraid. As much as I love assassins.

Many people would be offended by the idea of a ‘harnless’ fascist...
Also, ok some people won’t have heard of Oswald Mosley, but many people will have done (anyone with a reasonable knowledge of the history of the UK in the twentieth century, presumably future teachers, lecturers, employers, colleagues, friends). As to the continuing popularity of Joseph as a name despite it being Stalin’s first name, it’s pretty common in many countries so has many different associations, also important biblical name! Ditto Benito in Italy, not quirky and noticeable like Oswald.

Sorry ‘harmless’..

I'm 32 and instantly think Mosely - too many bad connotations for me, sorry.

I think it is a step too far. Better than Adolf, but still a step too far.

I thought Ozwald boateng but that is spelt different but pronounced the same

Love his suits

I had an uncle called Oswald- it's a bit of an old man name but I like it! Especially as it shortens to Oz / Ozzie which both work well for a child.

I wouldn't make the Moseley connection.

Awful.