Holger Name Meaning
The name Holger comes from Swedish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Holger below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Holger Name Meaning
Swedish, Norwegian, DanishFrom the Old Norse name Hólmgeirr, derived from the elements hólmr "island" and geirr "spear". This was the name of one of Charlemagne's generals, a nobleman from Denmark.
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