Edger
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Edger
The given name 'Edger' is a variant of 'Edgar', meaning "wealthy spear" from the Old English elements *ēad* ("wealth, fortune") and *gār* ("spear").
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Etymology
The given name 'Edger' is a variant of 'Edgar', meaning "wealthy spear" from the Old English elements *ēad* ("wealth, fortune") and *gār* ("spear"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with notable historical context including King Edgar the Peaceful of England (10th century), though the variant 'Edger' is less common and lacks distinct religious or cultural specificity.
Edger currently ranks #11,046 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1929.
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