Meaning: Little deer
The story
Oisín combines the Old Irish word for deer with a diminutive ending. In Irish legend he is a poet and warrior, the son of Fionn mac Cumhaill.
Spellings & variants
- Osheen
- Ossian
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Oisín comes from Irish.
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