What Does the Name Hroðgar Mean
The name Hroðgar comes from Anglo-Saxon roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Hroðgar below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Hroðgar Name Meaning
Anglo-SaxonOld English cognate of Hrodger (see ROGER). The name became unused after the Normans introduced Hrodger after their invasion. In the Old English poem 'Beowulf' this is the name of the Danish king.
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