Edgar

Good name. Classy, and shared with one of America’s greatest poets and short story writers.

I can't think of anything else but the author Edgar Allan Poe and the Teya & Salena song "Who The H*ll Is Edgar?" and both of these I like so it gets a good from me!

I really love this name it’s so underused I met a young boy named Edgar the other day and he was the most well behaved polite child that’s all he wanted to do was work on cars he was only 6 and was passing nuts and bolts to his father who was an engineer. And far from being bullied for his name he was cherished and respected by the other boys.

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Don’t hate this name it has such a long history and it’s a kingly name and Edgar is such a breath of fresh air in a sea of Jayden’s Hunters and Tyler’s.

This name is extremely overrated, astronomically atrocious, unfathomably ugly, incalculably lousy, radically crappy, tremendously horrendous, and extraordinarily grotesque. This sounds like the name of somebody who would steal your life's savings, punch you in the face, and get away with it. Why in the world would anyone name their child this?

Right now Edgar is based on a men’s mushroom looking hair cut. I personally don’t like it because of the association.

Old fashioned name.

This is my Paw Paw's name. I love this name! If I was a man, I'd probably want to be named Edgar. Stop the hate people!

Rough sounding.

I think the name is very underrated and should be used more often, it's really great.

To all those Anonymous Users who despise Edgar, I think I know why you are Anonymous. Be more polite and respectful next time, Edgar is a handsome name! Totally reminds me of a blonde-haired boy who is really popular and cool. Why do you think all Edgars are ugly? That is a stereotype, people.

This name seems to be somewhat popular with Hispanic people, the few Edgar's I have come across were all of Hispanic origins.

Interesting.

Really handsome and sophisticated.

This name sounds extremely gothic/Victorian. Whether you like that or not is up to you. I personally don't have an issue with it.

I prefer Ed but I’d prefer it spelt “Edd”.

This is horrible in my opinion.

Interestingly, my American South husband has this extremely British name. I really like how old-fashioned and sweet it sounds, though I think maybe I like "Edwin" even better. I love it though.

It's not actually that bad.

I like this name because it sounds handsome and sophisticated.

Personally, I see Edgar as a sort of gentle, intriguing name. It's a little dark and mysterious, whilst also having a kind of caring impression.

A very dated, old-mannish name. It also sounds rather sinister, and that it without even referencing Edgar Allan Poe. This name needs to be left in the past where it belongs.

Edgar, while not my “cup of tea” is a name that I view with much potential. Yes, I shall acknowledge that it might
give the impression of seeming phonetically “harsh”, but one could argue that it is that very aspect which allows an added degree of “masculine” strength which may be the perceived charm that others might view of it.

My middle name is Edgar, and I still can't decide if I like it or not. Never put much thought to it since I never use it, even in signature. Another here suggested the nickname "Gar", which I would like to use if it were my first name.

While Edgar is an old English name, with historical pedigree and many notable namesakes both real and fictional, I think it sounds rather harsh, and I definitely prefer Edward and Edmund.

I think this name sounds harsh as hell. A very ugly and weird name.

I really like this name for its old world charm and Eddy isn’t a bad nickname either.

I married an Edgar. As a child, he wasn't at all appreciative. Friends called him Eggy, or Ed_ja. I love the name and as an adult, so does my husband. Most of the time I call him Eddy. However, his direct family always call him Edgar, as do I when I am with them.

I love Edgar, I don't know why! It's my name! But I don't care if you speak bad about it because I like it. Ooooh, King Edgar the peaceful.

I personally love the name because of the meaning and it is also my name.

I love the name Edgar! It's a very cute, classy and strong name for a guy! :D I heard this name from reading and learning about the play King Lear by William Shakespeare.

I adore this name, but hate the nickname "Eddie", so I'll be using the nickname "Teddy" as others have done with "Edward" or "Edmund."

I think that Edgar is a very nice name, but I prefer Edward.

I like Edge as a nickname for Edgar. I've also seen Gar used as a nickname.

I think this is a good, strong name for a boy, although I don't care for the nickname of "ed" or "eddie".

A lot of people find this name ugly, but I completely disagree. Edgar is a strong, dignified name that needs to make a comeback. I can see it working on a young boy, and would love to use it on a son.

While I thought at first that I didn't like this name because it was too stuffy and "old man-ish", the more I think about it the more I like it. I agree with a previous commenter that it feels quiet and dignified, but I can see this name on a rowdy young boy as well, and although it is old fashioned and not in much use nowadays I think it'd be wonderful to meet a little Edgar... unfortunately I doubt I'd be able to convince my fiance to give this name to our son.

This is such a quiet, dignified name. Beats Edward any time.

This name is kind of hard to pronounce.

I think it's a cool name. I've always been fond of old fashioned names (not all of them, though), and this fits better on an adult in my opinion. Eddie or Ed is a cute nickname for him while he's little, though.

I don't like the sound of this name very much.

I know someone named Edgar, and everyone who meets him is all like, "Wow your name is Edgar? That's really cool!" It's unique and interesting.

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P.S: The Edgar I know is a 13 year old boy.

I don't like this name at all. I had a great-uncle named Edgar. When I was a child I couldn't say "Edgar" so I called him "Uncle Egger." Maybe that's why this name always makes me think of egg salad.

This name is cool. It sounds English to me (don't ask me why), but of course, my friend is of a Spanish background.

I'm not sure why, but this is a name I like. It could be because Edgar Linton in "Wuthering Heights" is so kind and gentle. Edgar somehow sounds as gentle and elegant.

I LOVE this name! Although that may be because of my intense love for E. A. Poe.

I think this name is dashing and sophisticated. It would be nice to see it on a little boy as well as a man.

I think this is a very sophisticated yet full of youth kind of name. I personally love all the old British names.

Ha, I love it how some countries stereotype all British people to speak with posh accents and have names like Edgar. Check popularity charts, there's more Jacks and Lewis than Edgars. In fact I don't even know any elderly British people with this name. Nice stereotyping. Keep it up! *rolls eyes*

Oy, Edgar IS an old British name. OLD. And it does not necessarily mean 'old people' old. It WAS pretty common in the 1800's. Same in America, of course, but I don't think it ever quite reached as high as in Britain. Might want to re-think that comment, eh? *rolls eyes tauntingly*