New Oscott
suburban area
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
This name indicates a new settlement named Oscott. 'New' is Old English for 'new', and 'Oscott' likely derives from the Old English personal name 'Osa' and 'cot' (cottage or dwelling).
Word origins
- New
- Old EnglishAttestednew(from nīwe "new")
- Oscott
- Old EnglishAttestedOsa's cottages(from Osa "personal name", cot "cottage, dwelling")
Historical forms
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