Origin:
Anglo-Saxon
English
Shakespearean
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning: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.
Soul Urge:People with the name Edgar have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Edgar are competent, practical, and often obtain great power and wealth. They tend to be successful in business and commercial affairs, and are able to achieve great material dreams. Because they often focus so strongly on business and achievement, they may neglect their private lives and relationships.