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(Female Host) Edgar is most populary known in its shortened forms of Ed or
Eddie.
(Male Host) An English name, Edgar is rich in history and literary references.
(Female Host) In old English Ead means wealth and Gar means spear. This name
could be given to someone who accumulated their wealth by force.
(Male) Another translation is protector of the good, which was quite fitting
for King Edgar of the House of Wessex.
(Female Host) Not only kings have bore this name, but poets, artists, and
musicians alike.
(Male) That's right, Edgar Allen Poe is one of the most famous modern poets,
known for his dark and sometimes morbid energy.
(Female Host) There's a quite popular comedian and ventriloquist named Edgar
Bergan.
(Male) Somewhat more impressively, Edgar Apperson was an early car maker, who
with his brother created the first ever horseless carriage. Although Ford is
known as the first in the car industry, the Appersons forefronted the movement
with their invention.
(Female Host) For more boy names click up top.
(Male) Or for a random selection try down here.