Edgar

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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.

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Popularity: Boys: Ranked #216 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings

Origin: English; Old English

Gender: Unisex

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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

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