Oscar
Oscar is a masculine given name and a widely used nickname, as well as the name of a major film award. As a given name, Oscar has multiple origins and has been common in various European and North American cultures. It is often linked to Old Norse roots, such as Ásgeirr meaning “god-spear,” and to Gaelic forms like Osgar. The name became popular in Ireland and Scotland and later spread to other regions, with usage continuing into the modern era.
The term Oscar most commonly refers to the Academy Award, officially the Academy Award of Merit, presented
Notable people named Oscar include the writer Oscar Wilde, the jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, the architect Oscar
The name and the award share the characteristic of broad cultural impact, appearing in literature, film, sports,