Edgaras is a Lithuanian masculine given name, derived from the Edgar, which itself originates from Old English ead "wealth, fortune" and gar "spear". The name Edgar was borne by a 10th-century English king, Edgar the Peaceful, and was revived in the 18th century after the Norman Conquest had rendered it obsolete. It gained popularity through Walter Scott's novel The Bride of Lammermoor (1819) and notable bearers such as author Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) and artist Edgar Degas (1834–1917).Usage in LithuaniaIn Lithuania, the name was adopted as Edgaras, reflecting the common practice of adapting foreign names to Lithuanian phonology by adding the masculine ending -as. It has moderate usage among Lithuanian males, often associated with modernity due to its relatively recent introduction. The name carries no particular religious significance but is recognized as a European name with English roots.Related NamesVariant forms include the English diminutives Ed, Eddie, and Eddy, as well as the Old English original Eadgar and the Portuguese Ogier from the Carolingian Cycle.Notable BearersEdgaras Česnauskis (born 1984), Lithuanian footballerEdgaras Jankauskas (born 1975), Lithuanian retired footballer and assistant managerEdgaras Mastianica (born 1988), Lithuanian professional footballerEdgaras Stanionis (born 1988), Lithuanian professional basketball playerEdgaras Tumasonis (born 1968), Lithuanian retired football defenderEdgaras Ulanovas (born 1992), Lithuanian professional basketball playerEdgaras Venckaitis (born 1985), Lithuanian wrestlerEdgaras Voveris (born 1967), Lithuanian orienteering competitorKey FactsMeaning: Lithuanian form of Edgar, "wealth, fortune" + "spear"Origin: Old English, adapted to LithuanianType: Given nameUsage Regions: Lithuania