Edgar Bobbitt

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Edgar Bobbitt — Latin
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Edgar Bobbitt is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Edgar is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Edgar is a commonly used masculine English given name, from an Anglo-Saxon name Edgar (composed of ead "rich, prosperous" and gar "spear"). Like most Anglo-Saxon names, it fell out of use by the Late Middle Ages; it was, however, revived in the 18th century, and was popularised by its use for a character in Sir Walter Scott's The Bride of Lammermoor (1819). The name was more common in the United States than elsewhere in the Anglosphere during the 19th century. It has been a particularly fashionable name in Latin American countries since the 20th century. The surname Bobbitt: Arch Bobbitt (1895–1978), Associate Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court Betty Bobbitt (1939–2020), American-Australian actress John Franklin Bobbitt (1876–1956), American educator James M. Bobbitt (1930–2021), American chemist and professor John and Lorena Bobbitt, American couple known for Lorena severing John's penis Philip Bobbitt (born 1948), American author on Constitutional and military strategy Sean Bobbitt (born 1958), Texas-born British cinematographer William H. Bobbitt (1900–1992), Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court Eunice aphroditois, also known as the bobbitt worm Edgar is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 120K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Edgar reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Edgar

Latin

Edgar is a commonly used masculine English given name, from an Anglo-Saxon name Edgar (composed of ead "rich, prosperous" and gar "spear"). Like most Anglo-Saxon names, it fell out of use by the Late Middle Ages; it was, however, revived in the 18th century, and was popularised by its use for a character in Sir Walter Scott's The Bride of Lammermoor (1819). The name was more common in the United States than elsewhere in the Anglosphere during the 19th century. It has been a particularly fashionable name in Latin American countries since the 20th century.

Surname: Bobbitt

English

Arch Bobbitt (1895–1978), Associate Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court Betty Bobbitt (1939–2020), American-Australian actress John Franklin Bobbitt (1876–1956), American educator James M. Bobbitt (1930–2021), American chemist and professor John and Lorena Bobbitt, American couple known for Lorena severing John's penis Philip Bobbitt (born 1948), American author on Constitutional and military strategy Sean Bobbitt (born 1958), Texas-born British cinematographer William H. Bobbitt (1900–1992), Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court Eunice aphroditois, also known as the bobbitt worm

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Edgar is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Edgar by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Edgar Bobbitt

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Edgar Bobbitt:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Edgar?
The first name Edgar originates from Latin. Edgar is a commonly used masculine English given name, from an Anglo-Saxon name Edgar (composed of ead "rich, prosperous" and gar "spear"). Like most Anglo-Saxon names, it fell out of use by the Late Middle Ages; it was, however, revived in the 18th century, and was popularised by its use for a character in Sir Walter Scott's The Bride of Lammermoor (1819). The name was more common in the United States than elsewhere in the Anglosphere during the 19th century. It has been a particularly fashionable name in Latin American countries since the 20th century.
When was Edgar most popular?
The name Edgar reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bobbitt?
The surname Bobbitt originates from English. Arch Bobbitt (1895–1978), Associate Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court Betty Bobbitt (1939–2020), American-Australian actress John Franklin Bobbitt (1876–1956), American educator James M. Bobbitt (1930–2021), American chemist and professor John and Lorena Bobbitt, American couple known for Lorena severing John's penis Philip Bobbitt (born 1948), American author on Constitutional and military strategy Sean Bobbitt (born 1958), Texas-born British cinematographer William H. Bobbitt (1900–1992), Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court Eunice aphroditois, also known as the bobbitt worm
What are the origins of the name Edgar Bobbitt?
The name Edgar Bobbitt combines two different traditions: the first name Edgar has Latin roots, while the surname Bobbitt originates from English.
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