Origin, Meaning, And History Of Oswell
Oswell is a boy’s name with origins in Old English, meaning ‘divinely powerful.’ Its cognate as a family name, also of English origin, has an uncertain etymology but possibly derives from a habitational name. The second element, ‘well’ suggests ‘spring’ or ‘creek’ in Old English. The first element in the family name may be a shortened form of an Old English personal name containing the element ‘God’ or its Old Norse equivalent. The earliest recorded bearer of this name was Roger Wyswall, a burgess of Shrewsbury in 1450.
In the Irish (Ulster) context, Oswell is adopted as an English equivalent of the Gaelic surname Ó hEodhusa, meaning ‘descendant of Eodhus,’ connected to Hussey.
The Oswell surname derives from the name of an ancestor, specifically ‘the son ofOswald,’ although it is often corrupted as Oswell or Oswill. The personal name Oswald is an ancient one, and there is a parish in Yorkshire called Oswald Kirk. Geoffrey Chaucer referenced ‘Osewold the Reve’ in his work, The Canterbury Tales (1).
Oswell is pronounced as ‘AASWEHL,’ and it can also be phonetically spelled as Os-well. The name Oswell has several variations, includingOswald,Ossie,Ozzie,Oswall, andOswaldo. Other variations of the English name include Woosall and Wossald.
Oswell is a name shared by many notable personalities. Oswell Blakeston, an English author and artist, used the pen name Henry Joseph Hasslacher. He is renowned for his contributions to literature and art. Oswell Borradaile was an English cricketer who gained recognition for his skills in the sport. In pop culture, Oswell E. Spencer is a character in the popular video game series ‘Resident Evil.’ Oswell Whent is a minor character featured in the book series ‘A Song of Ice and Fire,’ by George R.R. Martin. It is known for its adaptation into the TV show ‘Game of Thrones.’
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Famous People With The Name Oswell
- Francis OswellAustralian architect known for iconic high-rise designs like Torbreck and Glencrag Apartments.
- Jason OswellProlific English footballer with notable success at Stockport County and Morecambe.
- William Cotton OswellRenowned English explorer, discovered Lake Ngami, and accompanied David Livingstone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Oswell?
The name Oswell means one who has divine and majestic power.
2. What is the origin of the name Oswell?
Oswell has an English origin.
References:
- The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer; The British Library
