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First name Roger - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
1. March
Meaning
The male first name Roger has a French origin and means "the glorious" or "the famous". The name is derived from the Germanic name "Hrodgar", which consists of the elements "hrod" for "glory" and "ger" for "spear". In medieval literature, Roger is known as the name of a brave knight who appears in numerous heroic tales and legends. Nowadays, the name Roger is popular in many countries and is often seen as a symbol of strength and success.
Famous people with the first name Roger
- Roger Federer (Swiss tennis player)
- Roger Ebert (Writer)
- Roger Waters (Musician)
- Roger Deakins (British cameraman)
- Roger Stone (Person)
- Roger Ailes (American television producer)
- Roger Moore (Actor)