Save Gender Masculine Usage Anglo-Saxon Pronounced Pron. ˈoːsˌbæ͜ɑld(Old English) ˈoːzˌbæ͜ɑɫd(Old English) [key] 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.