Egilmar

Egilmar is an Old German name composed of the elements agil "edge, blade" and mari "famous". The name thus conveys the meaning of "famous for the blade," likely evoking the image of a renowned warrior. The first element, agil, is also found in names like Agilbert and Agimar (itself a variant of Egilmar), while the second element mari appears in numerous Germanic names (e.g., Waldemar, Emeram).

Historical Bearers

Oldenburg in the 12th century. Egilmar I (died 1108) was the first count of Oldenburg, founding the House of Oldenburg, one of Europe's most influential dynasties. His grandson, Egilmar II (died 1142), expanded the county's territory. The Oldenburg dynasty later ruled Denmark, Norway, Greece, and Russia, with the name Egilmar declining after the medieval period.

Linguistic Variants

The name appears in abbreviated forms: German variant Elmar, Latvian Elmārs, and the variant Agimar. These metathesized or voiced forms reflect typical phonetic shifts in Germanic and Baltic languages. While the native bearing count might appreciate the harsh sounds (egil -> el, et cetera.)”, the nickname won't become significant — no usage data exists now. Egilmar remains historically significant but nearly extinct in most cultures except Oldenburg fan bases.

• Meaning: "Edge famous" in Old German
• Origin: Old German (agil + mari)
• Notable Bearers: Egilmar I (1108) and Egilmar II (1142) of Oldenburg
• Variants: Agimar, Elmar, Elmārs