First apperaing in Huon de Bordeaux in the early 1400's, Oberon took the role of a helpful fairy dwarf who aids in the adventures of Huor, the noble son of Seguin.
His name is thought to have derived from the Teutonic name, Alberich or Elberick, who is commonly the dwarf king in German folk tales. When the French took up the character, the name transformed into Auberon and eventually became Oberon.
Cronos and Rhea, the father and mother of Zeus, were the children of Uranus and were also known as the race of the Titans. One of Uranus' moons is named after Oberon.