Holger
hol-gur
US Popularity:12106
Origin:Scandinavian
Meaning:Island; Spear
‘On an island in the sun, we’ll be playing and having fun,’ Holger will most definitely be a lot of fun to have around. A Scandinavian name, it derives from the old Norse Hólmgeirr, which is composed of the elements holmr, meaning “small island,” and geirr, meaning “spear.” Some famous bearers of the name include professional tennis player Holger Rune. Baby is bound to spear through life, taking on the world with enthusiasm and passion.
How Popular Is The Name Holger?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2002
#11330
in 2002
- 3928
from 1987
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