Hroar

ROO-ar

Norwegian cognate of Roger

"famous warrior, famous spear"

Hroar Origin and Meaning

The name Hroar is a boy's name meaning "famous warrior, famous spear".

A Norwegian relation of Roger, Hroar is derived from the Old Norse element hróðr meaning "fame". combined with either herr meaning "warrior" or "geirr meaning "spear". English speakers might find the pronunciation unintuitive at first, but it is said as ROO-ar.

Also found in Icelandic but spelled Hróar, notable bearers include enamel artist and jeweler Hroar Prydz, and Olympic speed skater Hroar Elvenes.