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Oberon is regarded as an old French variant of Alberich. The masculine first name carries the meanings 'the powerful nature spirit', 'the wealthy elf', or simply 'the king of the fairies'.
What does the name Oberon mean?
Oberon is considered an old French form of the name Alberich. It means 'the powerful nature spirit', 'the wealthy elf', and also 'the king of the fairies'. The roots of the name lie in two Old High German elements: 'alb' or 'alf', which means 'the elf', 'the fairy', 'the nature spirit', 'the sprite', or 'supernatural being', and 'rihhi', which means 'rich', 'powerful', 'high', 'the power', 'the rule', or 'the ruler'. In literature, Oberon is known as the fairy king in Shakespeare's work 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Other variants of the name include Alberic, Alberico, Auberon, Elric, Albariks, and Alfrikr.
Where does the name Oberon come from?
The name Oberon has its roots in Old High German and means 'the powerful nature spirit'.
How do you pronounce Oberon?
The pronunciation of Oberon is three syllables and has a wide sound. It is pronounced as 'O-be-ron' [ˈoːbəʁɔn]. The name begins with a long, rounded 'o', conveying size and openness. The middle syllable remains soft and unobtrusive, while the last syllable adds depth with the darker 'o'. The rolled or aspirated 'r' provides an additional presence. Oberon has a mysterious and majestic aura - poetic and transcendent, with a fairytale-like, epic sound atmosphere.
When is the name day of Oberon?
The name day of Oberon is celebrated on January 26 and November 14.
Popularity
Oberon is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2015, it ranked 3,972nd on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,767th. Internationally, Oberon is also not widely spread in the first name charts. The table shows the rankings of recent years in various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Ben / Oren / Ron
Famous people
- Oberon (Astronomy) (moon of the planet Uranus)
Frequently asked questions about the name Oberon
What is the origin of the name Oberon?
Oberon has its roots in Old High German and refers to the elements 'alb' or 'alf', which mean 'elf' or 'nature spirit', as well as 'rihhi', which means 'powerful' or 'ruler'. The name is also influenced by Old French and English.
What does the name Oberon mean?
The name Oberon is interpreted as 'the powerful nature spirit' or 'the king of the fairies'. It symbolizes wealth and magical qualities.
How popular is the name Oberon?
Oberon is a rather rare name, but it is gaining popularity due to its literary connection to Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and its mystical meaning.