The name Holger is a boy's name meaning "island spear".

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Derived from the Old Norse elements <em>holmr</em> "island" and <em>geirr</em> "spear". This is a widespread name in Scandinavia, and belonged to a legendary Danish hero, Holger Danske (Ogier the Dane). According to legend, Holger Danske was a fearsome warrior under Charlemagne, who never died but sleeps in the cellar of Kronborg Castle at Elsinore, ready to rise again if Denmark is ever in danger.

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The name Holger peaked for boys at #1211 in 1898.

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