Save Gender Masculine Usage Anglo-Saxon Pronounced Pron. /ˈoːs.bæ͜ɑld/(Old English) /ˈoːz.bæ͜ɑɫd/(Old English) [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsOsbald Meaning & History Original form of Osbald derived from the Old English elements os "god" and beald "bold, brave" meaning "boldness of god, god's bravery". Cognate of Ansbald.