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Alger - name meaning, origin|
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The boy's name Alger \a-lger, al-ger\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "elf spear". From Aelfgar. Also possibly from various names meaning "noble, old, temple" and also possibly a short form of Algernon. The name was revived in the 19th century. State Department Official Alger Hiss.
Alger has 9 variant forms: Al, Alga, Algar, Allgar, Allger, Elgar, Elger, Ellgar and Ellger.
Baby names that sound like Alger are Walker, Allgernon and Algernone.
Alger is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#4235 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)
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