Osmund

English

"divine protection"

Osmund Origin and Meaning

The name Osmund is a boy's name meaning "divine protection".

Osmund is a masculine name with ancient Germanic origins, composed of elements meaning 'god' (os) and 'protection' (mund). With roots stretching back to Anglo-Saxon and Norse cultures, it was brought to England during the Viking age and was fairly common during medieval times.

The name appears in historical records including Saint Osmund, a Norman nobleman who became Bishop of Salisbury in the 11th century. Though rare today, Osmund has never completely disappeared from use, especially in Scandinavian countries and parts of the United Kingdom. Osmond, as in the family of singers, is another spelling.

The rise of Oz and Ozzy as cute, stylish nicknames may make some parents look to Osmund as a full form.

The name Osmund in Pop Culture

• Osmund Saddler antagonist of the game Resident Evil 4