Eadgar

Eadgar is a masculine given name of Anglo-Saxon origin, commonly treated as a variant spelling of Edgar. The name comes from the Old English elements ēad meaning wealth, fortune, or prosperity, and gār meaning spear, giving a meaning akin to “prosperous spear” or “wealthy spear.” In early English texts, spellings varied, and forms such as Ēadgār or Eadgær appear in manuscripts alongside other orthographic variants.

Historically, the name is linked to the Anglo-Saxon period, most notably with the English king often called Edgar the Peaceable. In medieval documents, his name is rendered in several spellings, including Eadgar in some sources, reflecting the flexible orthography of the time. Beyond this figure, Eadgar occurs less frequently in surviving records, and the modern standard form for the given name remains Edgar rather than Eadgar.

In contemporary use, Eadgar is uncommon as a given name and is primarily encountered in scholarly discussions, linguistic studies, or when retelling historical narratives in a way that preserves older spellings. The form serves as a historical variant rather than a common contemporary name choice. For further information, see Edgar (name) for a fuller overview of its etymology, history, and modern usage.