Pronunciation: [ AJ-er ]
Adger is a boy name of Anglo-Saxon origin meaning "Prosperous spear; rich with fortune. A dialectal and Anglicized variant of Edgar, from the Old English elements ead (wealth, fortune) and gar (spear), used as a given name particularly in the American South.." Ranked #28,594 in the US, popular nicknames include Adg, Ady, and Adgie.
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"Prosperous spear; rich with fortune. A dialectal and Anglicized variant of Edgar, from the Old English elements ead (wealth, fortune) and gar (spear), used as a given name particularly in the American South."
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Adger first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 5 babies have been named Adger in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Adger is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,594 for boy names in the US .
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Classic pairing, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Adger is a boy name with English and Anglo-Saxon origins . The name means "Prosperous spear; rich with fortune. A dialectal and Anglicized variant of Edgar, from the Old English elements ead (wealth, fortune) and gar (spear), used as a given name particularly in the American South." in Anglo-Saxon .
Adger is currently ranked #28,594 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Adger include Adg, Ady, and Adgie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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