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Holger
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Holger.
Primary meaning
Island spear; from "holmr" + "geirr"
Pronunciation: HOL-ger
Profile summary
Scandinavian masculine name. The current meaning shown for this name is Island spear; from "holmr" + "geirr". The catalog pronunciation is listed as HOL-ger. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Holger. Holger appears in boy naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Holger is currently cataloged under Scandinavian origin, and this page describes its meaning as Island spear; from "holmr" + "geirr".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Scandinavian origin and Scandinavian-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Holger is grouped as a classic boy name. Related forms for this profile include Holger. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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