Algar Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Algar Name at a Glance

Name	Algar
Meaning	From the Old English name Aelfgar, meaning elf spear. Algar was common in the Middle Ages, and developed into the surname Elgar.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Algar Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Algar means “From the Old English name Aelfgar, meaning elf spear. Algar was common in the Middle Ages, and developed into the surname Elgar”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Algar Name Origin

Our database records Algar under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Algar a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Algar is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Algar

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