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Bookmark or Share- Holger (given name) - WikipediaHolger is a Scandinavian masculine given name derived from the Old Norse name Hólmgeirr, a compound of hólmr 'island', and geirr 'spear'. It is most common amongst Danish people . It is uncommon as a surname , but is found as Holkeri in Finnish.
- Holger - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and PopularityThe name Holger is a boy's name meaning "island spear". Derived from the Old Norse elements holmr "island" and geirr "spear". This is a widespread name in Scandinavia, and belonged to a legendary Danish hero, Holger Danske (Ogier the Dane).
- Meaning, origin and history of the name HolgerFrom the Old Norse name Hólmgeirr, derived from the elements holmr "small island" and geirr "spear". In Scandinavia and Germany this is the usual name for the hero Ogier the Dane from medieval French romance. Name Days?
- The meaning and history of the name Holger - VenereHolger Drachmann (1846-1908) was a prominent Danish poet and dramatist, whose literary works are celebrated in Denmark. His contributions to literature have left an indelible mark on Danish cultural history.
- Holger - Meaning of Holger, What does Holger mean?[ syll. hol-ger, ho-lg-er] The baby boy name Holger is of Old Norse origin, and it is predominantly used in the German and Scandinavian languages. It is a two-element name derived from holmr meaning 'island' ; geirr 'spear, spear head'.
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