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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Edgar
Old English
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Usage of the Name Edgar
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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Meaning of the Name Edgar
The name Edgar is derived from the Old English elements "ead" - "riches, prosperity" and "gar" - "spear".
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849), an American poet, playwright, and essayist;
Edgar Degas (1834 - 1917), a French artist, sculptor, and printmaker;
Edgar Winter (born 1946), an American musician;
Edgar Wright (born 1974), an English film and television director.
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Names Related to Edgar
List of names related to Edgar.
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