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Boy's nameOrigin: Old English, GermanicName day: 13 October

Edgar

Edgar is a classic masculine name of Old English origin, well known through figures such as King Edgar the Peaceful. It carries a refined, cultured charm and is recognized effortlessly across many cultures. An excellent choice for parents seeking an internationally friendly name with rich heritage.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Edgar
Slovak:
Edgar
Czech:
Edgar
Hungarian:
Edgár
Polish:
Edgar
Ukrainian:
German:
Edgar
Spanish:
Édgar
French:
Edgar
Italian:
Portuguese:
Edgar
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name signifies a union of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune with the spear of a warrior.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Edgar pochádza zo staroanglického mena Ēadgār, utvoreného zo slov ēad (bohatstvo, blahobyt, šťastie) a gār (kopija). Jeho pôvodný význam možno vyjadriť ako „kopija prinášajúca blahobyt“ alebo voľnejšie „bohatý či šťastný bojovník“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Edgar vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

EDGAR

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

16 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
8 July
Austrian Calendar
9 September
Austrian Calendar
13 October
Slovak Extended Calendar
31 October
Švédsko
16 November
Nórsko

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Edgar
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Edgara
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Edgarovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Edgara
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Edgar!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Edgarovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Edgarom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
EdgarkoEdiEdoEdko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Edgar
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Edgar! Edgarko! Edi!

Notable figures named Edgar

28

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Edgar Allan Poe
US
1809 – 1849Historical Figure

American writer and literary critic (1809–1849)

Edgar Degas
FR
1834 – 1917Historical Figure

French Impressionist artist (1834–1917)

Edgar Rice Burroughs
US
1875 – 1950Historical Figure

American writer (1875–1950)

Edgar Douglas Adrian
GB
1889 – 1977Historical Figure

English electrophysiologist (1889-1977)

Edgar Wallace
GB
1875 – 1932Historical Figure

British crime writer, journalist and playwright (1875–1932)

Edgar Varese
FR
1883 – 1965Historical Figure

French composer (1883-1965)

Edgar Morin
FR
1921 – 2026Historical Figure

French philosopher and sociologist (1921–2026)

Edgar Faure
FR
1908 – 1988Historical Figure

French politician (1908-1988)

Test how Edgar sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Edgar Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:E.S.without dots:ES
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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