Edgar

+ Add to List

A royal name for a 10th century Anglo-Saxon king given the nickname "the Peaceable," who was later revered as a saint. Frequently used in England after the Norman Conquest. Best-known for Edgar Allan Poe, the 19th century author and poet of mystery and suspense. A literary name for a Shakespearean character in the play, "King Lear." Up and down in popularity. , Great spearman.

Popularity: Boys Ranked #216 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: English; Old English
Gender: Unisex
Meaning Tags: Wealth; + Add a Meaning Tag
Variations: + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Ed +; Eddie +; + Add a Nickname
Personality: + Add a Personality Trait
Famous Edgars: Edgar Laprade (Hockey Hall of Famer); J. Edgar Hoover (FBI director); Edgar Rice Burroughs (author); Edgar Degas (French artist); Edgar Allan Poe (poet, short story writer); Edgar Bergen (ventriloquist); + Add a Famous Edgar
Sibling Name Ideas: + Add a Sibling Name
Like This Name?: Love It; Hate It
Edgar is on other name lists
: Poet Baby Names for Boys; Artist Names for Boys