Elgar

Meaning & origin

The male first name Elgar has an Old English origin and means "noble spear bearer". It is a variation of the name Algar and was popular in England and Scandinavia during the Middle Ages. Elgar is also the surname of the famous English composer Edward Elgar, who lived in the 19th and 20th century. Nowadays, the name Elgar is rather rare, but still a popular and melodious first name.

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Famous people with the first name Elgar

• Dean Elgar South African cricketer
• Alice Elgar British writer
• Avril Elgar British actress

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