Meaning: Island spear
The story
Holger continues a Norse name combining small island and spear. In Scandinavian and German traditions it is also the usual name for Ogier the Dane, a hero of medieval French romance.
Spellings & variants
- Hólmgeirr
- Holgar
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Holger comes from Danish and Old Norse.
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