Very given at the beginning of the 20th century, this masculine first name experienced a second youth in France from the 2000s. Abandoned for 5 years, it could create a surprise in 2024 (thanks to the singer Vianney?)
In 2024, the first names of our grandparents and great-grandparents are on the rise ! Although they have been neglected for several decades, they are definitely back in the spotlight. In recent months, young parents seem to be fond of retro, old, classic, or even completely outdated names. And the trend continues in 2024, as confirmed by the popularity of this queen’s first name, this first name taken from the Old Testament, this pretty romantic first name, this mythical hero’s first name or even this grandma’s first name and this grandpa’s first name.
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According to The Official First Names 2024, another grandfather’s first name, neglected for around 5 years, could create a surprise this year. After being propelled among the French’s favorite male names between 2000 and 2017, it has recently experienced a decline in attribution. But it should attract the attention of parents again, given the current craze for old names.
An old first name chosen by the singer Vianney for her son
This first name is Edgar (or Edgard). According to the work by Stéphanie Rapoport and Claire Tabarly Perrin, it has everything to ride the next wave of retro and could well fill playgrounds in a few years. Among the parents who started the trend, we find Vianney and his wife, the cellist Catherine Robert.
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In fact, the couple gave birth to a little boy named Edgar in October 2021. “And if the downpour hits you & me, we’ll go through it in pairs, 3… 4. I just wanted to tell you that a little wonder has burst into our lives. The mom & our little guy are doing well”the singer wrote with tenderness on his Instagram account.
What is the character of the Edgars?
While we don’t know where Vianney and Catherine Robert got their inspiration from to find their son’s first name, Edgar would mean “rich lance” in Germanic. His characterology consists of strategy, vitality, enthusiasm, communication, completion, determination and achievement.
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Character-wise, the Edgars are individuals endowed with rare intelligence. Both reasonable, open-minded and intuitive, they know how to make the right choices without worrying about prejudices. Their sense of observation, their energy, their sincerity and their curiosity make them attentive and extroverted people (sometimes a little too intrusive). The Edgars love to challenge themselves and achieve whatever goals they set for themselves. Generous, empathetic, sociable, sensitive and attentive, they like to feel surrounded and in demand. Their family and friends have a big place in their lives.
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