Meanings
Anglo-Saxon Baby Names Meaning:
In Anglo-Saxon Baby Names the meaning of the name Edgar is: Lucky spearman.
English Baby Names Meaning:
In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Edgar is: Fortunate and powerful. From the Old English name Eadgar, a compound of 'ead' meaning rich or happy, and 'gar' meaning spear. Famous bearer: 10th-century king Edgar of England; American author Edgar Allen Poe.
Shakespearean Baby Names Meaning:
In Shakespearean Baby Names the meaning of the name Edgar is: Tragedy of King Lear' Edgar, son of Gloucester.
American Baby Names Meaning:
In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Edgar is: Fortunate and powerful. From the Old English name Eadgar, a compound of 'ead' meaning rich or happy, and 'gar' meaning spear. Famous bearer: 10th-century king Edgar of England; American author Edgar Allen Poe.