Meaning & History
Agner is a Danish masculine given name, primarily known as a form of Agnar. The name derives from the Old Norse Agnarr, which itself is composed of elements meaning either agi "awe" or egg "edge of a sword" combined with herr "army, warrior". Thus, the name conveys connotations of a formidable warrior or a figure inspiring awe among an army.
While Agner is rare in modern times, it has been used in Denmark and occasionally in other Nordic countries. Its more common counterparts include Agnar in Norway and Agne in Sweden, all sharing the same Old Norse root Agnarr.
In addition to being a given name, Agner also appears as a surname in some regions, particularly in the United States, where it is of relatively low frequency, ranking as the 25,751st most common surname according to the 2010 census, with 957 bearers, predominantly of White ethnicity.
- Meaning: Awe, fear or edge of a sword + army, warrior
- Origin: Old Norse, via Agnarr
- Type: Given name (also surname)
- Usage regions: Denmark, occasionally other Nordic countries
Related Names
Sources: Wiktionary — Agner