Algar

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Algar

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Algar comes from the Old English names Aelfgar (“Elf Spear”), Ealdgar (“Old Spear”), or Athalgar (“Noble Spear”).

History:
Algar was an Anglo-Saxon name that survived the Norman Invasion, but not the early Middle Ages. It lasted long enough, however to give a few surnames. Algar was briefly revived in the 19th century.

Surnames: Alger, Elgar.

Pronunciation: all-gar.

Famous Bearers:
Political Figures:
Alger Hiss (1904-1996)
American political figure.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Algar, Alger, Elgar, etc.

Popularity of Algar, Alger:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A