Name meaning
Rutger
means “famous spear”
- Origin
- Germanic, via Dutch
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Dutch
- Spellings
- Rutger · Roger
- Say it
- RUT-kher
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Rutger is the Dutch form of Roger, from the Germanic hrod, fame, and ger, spear. The actor Rutger Hauer made it known worldwide.
Roots
Dutch form of Roger (Germanic Hrodgar).
Where it is used
Roger and Rüdiger are related.
Rutger name FAQ
What does the name Rutger mean?
Rutger means “famous spear”. Dutch form of Roger (Germanic Hrodgar).
Where does the name Rutger come from?
Rutger is of Germanic, via Dutch origin. Today it is used in Dutch families.
How do you pronounce Rutger?
Rutger is usually pronounced RUT-kher.
Is Rutger a boy's or a girl's name?
Rutger is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Rutger?
Related spellings and forms include Roger.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.