Edgardo
/ed-GAR-do/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Edgardo is a English name meaning "Protector of the...". The origin of Edgardo is uncertain. It is often considered an Italian or Spanish variant of Edgar, which comes from the Old English name *Ēadgār*, meaning "rich spear" or "fortunate spear," composed of *ēad* (wealth, fortune) and *gār* (spear).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic ed-GAR-do
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ed-GAR-do. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Edgardo
- · Edgardo Mortara - Figure in a controversial 19th-century case of forced conversion
- · Edgardo Donato - Argentine tango composer and bandleader
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