Ossian - Boy Cat Names

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Ossian

/ˈɒʃən/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Little deer or fawn

Symbolizes poetic wisdom, heroic legacy, and a deep connection to nature and ancestral storytelling.

Symbolism

Embodies the spirit of the ancient bard, representing inspiration, melancholy beauty, and the enduring power of oral tradition.

Etymology: Derived from the Gaelic name 'Oisín', composed of 'os' meaning 'deer' and the diminutive suffix '-ín', hence 'little deer'. Popularized by James Macpherson's 18th-century Ossianic poems as the anglicized form of the mythical Irish poet-warrior Oisín, son of Fionn mac Cumhaill.

Style & Origin

literary

artistic

ancient

Cultural Background

Rooted in Gaelic and Scottish mythology, Ossian emerged from 18th-century literary revival as the le

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