Edgard

Edgard is a French form of the Old English name Eadgar, composed of the elements ead, meaning wealth or fortune, and gar, meaning spear. The name was borne by Edgar the Peaceful, a tenth-century king of England, which helped establish its prestige across medieval Europe. The French spelling Edgard became the standard form in French-speaking regions and spread through cultural influence to parts of Latin America and Belgium. Edgar and Eduardo are among the related forms found in other European traditions.