Edgar Shi

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Edgar Shi — Latin
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Edgar Shi 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 Shi: Shi, a Japanese title commonly used as a pronoun Shi, proposed gender-neutral pronoun Shi (kana), a kana in Japanese syllabaries Shi language, a Bantu language spoken in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Shī, transliteration of Chinese Radical 44 Tachelhit or the Shilha language (ISO 639 code), a Berber language spoken in Morocco Shi (character), a comic book character created by writer/illustrator William Tucci Shi (poetry), the Chinese conception of poetry Poetry (film) or Shi, a 2010 South Korean film directed by Lee Chang-dong Shi (class) (士), the low aristocratic class of Shang/Zhou Ch. 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: Shi

Vietnamese

Shi, a Japanese title commonly used as a pronoun Shi, proposed gender-neutral pronoun Shi (kana), a kana in Japanese syllabaries Shi language, a Bantu language spoken in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Shī, transliteration of Chinese Radical 44 Tachelhit or the Shilha language (ISO 639 code), a Berber language spoken in Morocco Shi (character), a comic book character created by writer/illustrator William Tucci Shi (poetry), the Chinese conception of poetry Poetry (film) or Shi, a 2010 South Korean film directed by Lee Chang-dong Shi (class) (士), the low aristocratic class of Shang/Zhou Ch.

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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
1910s
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1930s
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Notable People Named Edgar Shi

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 Shi:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

6
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Shi?
The surname Shi originates from Vietnamese. Shi, a Japanese title commonly used as a pronoun Shi, proposed gender-neutral pronoun Shi (kana), a kana in Japanese syllabaries Shi language, a Bantu language spoken in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Shī, transliteration of Chinese Radical 44 Tachelhit or the Shilha language (ISO 639 code), a Berber language spoken in Morocco Shi (character), a comic book character created by writer/illustrator William Tucci Shi (poetry), the Chinese conception of poetry Poetry (film) or Shi, a 2010 South Korean film directed by Lee Chang-dong Shi (class) (士), the low aristocratic class of Shang/Zhou Ch.
What are the origins of the name Edgar Shi?
The name Edgar Shi combines two different traditions: the first name Edgar has Latin roots, while the surname Shi originates from Vietnamese.
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