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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Little deer, fawn
- Origin
- Irish (variant of Oisín/Ossian)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- oh-SHEEN
Oisin is an Irish name, a variant of Oisín (also written Ossian), pronounced oh-SHEEN. It carries the meaning 'little deer, fawn' and has a romantic, storybook, worldly feel for parents drawn to Irish names. It reads as a modern pick.
Meaning & Origin of Oisin
Meaning: Little deer, fawn.
Origin: Irish (variant of Oisín/Ossian).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Oisin
oh-SHEENIPA /oʊˈʃiːn/
Popularity of Oisin
Oisin has stayed rare in U.S. Social Security data from 1991 to 2024, peaking at #3546 in 2020 with 31 babies given the name, then settling to #4145 in 2024 with a count of 26.
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FAQ
What does the name Oisin mean?
Little deer, fawn. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Oisin?
Oisin is pronounced oh-SHEEN (IPA: /oʊˈʃiːn/).
Is Oisin a popular name right now?
Oisin peaked at #3546 in 2020 and is ranked #4145 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1991–2024.)
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