Edgarton Name Meaning

The name Edgarton is an English surname that is derived from the Old English personal name Eadgar. "Ead" means "prosperity" or "fortune," and "gar" means "spear." The name Edgarton, therefore, can be interpreted to mean "prosperous spear."

As a surname, Edgarton is more commonly found than as a given name. Unfortunately, information about famous personalities directly associated with the name Edgarton is limited. However, there is a notable figure, named Edgerton L. Bolds Jr., who was an African American civil rights activist. He played an influential role in the desegregation of public schools in the United States.