The Origin, Meaning and the Hidden Meaning of the name Oscar This page details the origin and literal meaning of the name Oscar together with an insight into the hidden meaning and interpretation of the name using numerology. A famous person with this name is Oscar Wilde, the Irish writer of late Victorian London who wrote the poem The Ballad of Reading Gaol and the play the Importance of being Earnest. The Meaning of the name Oscar The meaning of the name Oscar is as follows: Spear of God The Origin of the name Oscar The origin of the name Oscar is believed to be Anglo Saxon The Hidden Meaning of the name Oscar using Numerology Numerology is an ancient science which was developed by Pythagoras. Numerology offers an insight into the personality by assigning numeric values to the letters contained in names. The results provide the hidden meaning of the name Oscar. Each letter contained in the name is assigned a number. Every number is associated with specific characteristics. Find the hidden meanings and characteristics of the name Oscar. For more facts about numerology and the meaning of this name click Numerology to discover more about this name for a boy. Want to find out more about choosing a name for a baby boy? Just click the following link to discover some fascinating facts and info about: What does my name say about my personality |