Edgar
/ˈɛd.ɡɑːr/noun
A masculine given name of Old English origin.
Did you know?The name Edgar is often associated with kings and nobility, most famously Edgar the Peaceful, whose reign was marked by a brief era of stability in Anglo-Saxon England.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
Eadgar
“A combination of 'ead' meaning wealth or fortune and 'gar' meaning spear.”
10th Century
OE
Eadgar
“A royal name borne by kings, symbolizing power and nobility.”
Middle English
ME
Edgar
“Adopted into English nobility, retaining its association with wealth and leadership.”
Modern English
English
Edgar
“A common given name, often linked to historical figures and literary characters.”