The Name Edgar, and its Meaning

The meaning of Edgar is to be fortunate and with power, it’s a strong, proud name.

Eadgar is from the Old English, it sounds like Edgar, but it’s a little different. The ‘ead’ in this name means to be happy and the gar means ‘a spear’.

Popularity

The popularity of Edgar goes all the way back to the 10th century to King Edgar. Another famous person with this name was Edgar Allan Poe, a famous American author. Also, Edgar Wright, the famous director, actor, and screenwriter, helps to continue the popularity of the name Edgar.

Edgar was not in the top 100 baby boys names in England in 2017.

Famous People Called Edgar

Have you ever heard of the saying Edgar the Great or Edgar the Peaceful. These sayings have come about because of Kings who have held the name, leaders from long ago, authors from yesterday and screenwriters of today.

This particular name was not as popular during a period of time, prior to the 18th century. However, due to a novel written by Sir Walter Scott, the name Edgar regained much of it’s popularity.

Other famous persons with this name are Edgar Degas. Edgar Degas was a famous French painter, an Impressionists.

Edgar Wright is an English directors and producer who made the film “Fistfull of Fingers”.

Also, an exquisite author who lived from 1875 to 1950 named Edgar Rice Borroughs carried and embraced this name for many years.