Egge

Egge is a name used for several geographic features and as a surname in German-speaking regions. The most notable reference is the Eggegebirge, a low mountain range in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, which forms part of the northern Central Uplands and influences local settlement and land use. The name also appears in other local toponyms in the area, typically denoting hills, ridges, or borders of terrain. In onomastics, Egge is found as a surname among German- and Scandinavian-speaking populations, and it may appear with various spellings in historical records.

Etymologically, Egge is commonly linked to a word for an edge or ridge in terrain, reflecting its geographic origin as a geographic feature. The term has appeared in maps, gazetteers, and regional histories as a component of place names. Without additional context, Egge may refer to any of these geographic or personal uses.