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Alger

Gender: Boy
boy
Origin: English

Alger \a-lger, al-ger\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Alger 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. View a list of the 3 names that reference Alger.

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