Obsidian

Obsidian means a hard, dark volcanic glass and derives from Latin "obsidianus," believed to be named after Obsius, a Roman who discovered the stone.

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Etymology

Obsidian means a hard, dark volcanic glass and derives from Latin "obsidianus," believed to be named after Obsius, a Roman who discovered the stone. The name is primarily used in modern Western cultures as a given name, particularly in fantasy fiction and contemporary naming trends, with no established religious or historical cultural tradition.

Obsidian currently ranks #5,778 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.