Meaning & History
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 Lithuania
In 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 Names
Variant 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 Bearers
- Edgaras Česnauskis (born 1984), Lithuanian footballer
- Edgaras Jankauskas (born 1975), Lithuanian retired footballer and assistant manager
- Edgaras Mastianica (born 1988), Lithuanian professional footballer
- Edgaras Stanionis (born 1988), Lithuanian professional basketball player
- Edgaras Tumasonis (born 1968), Lithuanian retired football defender
- Edgaras Ulanovas (born 1992), Lithuanian professional basketball player
- Edgaras Venckaitis (born 1985), Lithuanian wrestler
- Edgaras Voveris (born 1967), Lithuanian orienteering competitor
Key Facts
- Meaning: Lithuanian form of Edgar, "wealth, fortune" + "spear"
- Origin: Old English, adapted to Lithuanian
- Type: Given name
- Usage Regions: Lithuania
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Edgaras