Edgar

Edgar is a name that carries the meaning 'the owner of the spear' or 'the one who defends possession with the spear'. This comes from the Anglo-Saxon name Eadgar as well as the Old English terms ead for 'possession' and gar for 'spear'. In Germany, Edgar was quite popular from the beginning to the middle of the 20th century.

What does the name Edgar mean?

The name Edgar means 'the owner of the spear' or 'the one who defends possession with the spear'. It derives from the Anglo-Saxon name Eadgar and is composed of the Old English words ead, meaning 'possession' or 'wealth', and gar, meaning 'spear'. In modern times, the most well-known bearer of this name is the English crime author Edgar Wallace. Although Edgar is a relatively short name, there are many common short forms such as Ede, Edi, Eddi, Eddie, Edy, and Eddy, which can also be used independently as boys' names. One variant is Edgard, while the French form is Edhar and the Italian form is Edgardo.

Where does the name Edgar come from?

The origin of the name Edgar lies in the Anglo-Saxon Eadgar, which was formed from the Old English words 'ead' for 'possession, wealth' and 'gar' for 'spear'.

How do you pronounce Edgar?

The pronunciation of Edgar is two syllables and concise. In the German language, the name is typically pronounced as 'Ed-gar' [ˈɛtɡaʁ], with an open beginning meeting a distinct consonant middle. The rolled or fricative 'r' at the end enhances the sound of the name. Edgar conveys an impression of determination and character strength - it is traditional, clear, and stable.

When is the name day of Edgar?

The name day of Edgar is celebrated on July 8th in memory of Edgar the Peaceful, the King of the Anglo-Saxons.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Edgar frequently ranked between positions 80 and 130 from 1922 to 1959, thus being regularly represented, but not among the most popular names. In the 1960s and early 1970s, it sometimes rose to the top 120 and even approached the top 200 in 1970. From the mid-1970s onwards, the rankings deteriorated significantly, and the name mostly moved between positions 300 and 600, leading to a less frequent use.

Nicknames & pet names

Ed / Eddi / Eddie / Eddy / Ede / Edelgard / Edgi / Edgus / Edi / Edik / Edja / Egal / Ege / Egga / Egge / Eggi / Medzgar / TheEdge / Ätzer

Famous people

• Cecil Edgar Tilley (Australian geologist)
• Edgar Allan Poe (writer)
• Edgar Arro (Estonian composer)
• Edgar Bainton (composer from England)
• Edgar Bessen (actor)
• Edgar Broughton Band (band)
• Edgar Castillo (Mexican footballer)
• Edgar Davids (former Dutch footballer)
• Edgar Dean Mitchell (American astronaut)
• Edgar Dearing (American actor)
• Edgar Degas (French painter & sculptor, Hilaire Germain Edgar de Gas)
• Edgar Duenas (Mexican footballer)
• Edgar Ehses (German painter)
• Edgar Ende (painter, father of Michael Ende)
• Edgar Enrique Rolon (Paraguayan footballer)
• Edgar Franzmann (German writer)
• Edgar Istel (composer from Great Britain)
• Edgar Jarratt Applewhite (American writer)
• Edgar Manas (composer)
• Edgar Monarrez (Mexican boxer)