"Resolved that on the application of the owners ... two new streets on property off Cavendish Street, Gortfin Street and Oakman Street. (TIC: 25 July 1900).
There was an advertisement in the Belfast Telegraph on Tuesday 03 October 1899: "For Sale By Private Treaty. 16 Parlour and 16 Kitchen Houses in a good locality, surrounded by Mills, to be Sold In lots to suit Purchasers. Apply to the owner, E. H. Oakman, Glenview Terrace, Springfeld Road, City".
Mr Oakman was a developer/builder who appeared before the Town Improvement in August 1900. Surmise: Oakman Street is called after him.