Edgar Gallimore

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Edgar Gallimore — Latin
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Edgar Gallimore 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 Gallimore: Alec D. Gallimore, American aerospace engineer Angie Gallimore, English footballer Byron Gallimore, American record producer Dan Gallimore (born 2003), English footballer Eddie Gallimore (born 1964), American politician George Gallimore (1886–1949), British footballer Jamie Gallimore (born 1957), Canadian ice hockey player Lesle Gallimore (born 1963), American soccer coach María Gallimore (born 1989), Panamanian model Neville Gallimore (born 1997), American football player Neville Eden Gallimore, Jamaican politician Stanley Gallimore (1910–1994), British footballer Tony Gallimore (born 1972), . 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: Gallimore

English

Alec D. Gallimore, American aerospace engineer Angie Gallimore, English footballer Byron Gallimore, American record producer Dan Gallimore (born 2003), English footballer Eddie Gallimore (born 1964), American politician George Gallimore (1886–1949), British footballer Jamie Gallimore (born 1957), Canadian ice hockey player Lesle Gallimore (born 1963), American soccer coach María Gallimore (born 1989), Panamanian model Neville Gallimore (born 1997), American football player Neville Eden Gallimore, Jamaican politician Stanley Gallimore (1910–1994), British footballer Tony Gallimore (born 1972), .

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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:

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Notable People Named Edgar Gallimore

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 Gallimore:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Gallimore?
The surname Gallimore originates from English. Alec D. Gallimore, American aerospace engineer Angie Gallimore, English footballer Byron Gallimore, American record producer Dan Gallimore (born 2003), English footballer Eddie Gallimore (born 1964), American politician George Gallimore (1886–1949), British footballer Jamie Gallimore (born 1957), Canadian ice hockey player Lesle Gallimore (born 1963), American soccer coach María Gallimore (born 1989), Panamanian model Neville Gallimore (born 1997), American football player Neville Eden Gallimore, Jamaican politician Stanley Gallimore (1910–1994), British footballer Tony Gallimore (born 1972), .
What are the origins of the name Edgar Gallimore?
The name Edgar Gallimore combines two different traditions: the first name Edgar has Latin roots, while the surname Gallimore originates from English.
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