Given name & surname

Alker

“one who is noble; an elf spear”

In German use, Alker is a variant of Alger. One English interpretation is “one who is noble; an elf spear.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

In German use, Alker is a variant of Alger. One English interpretation is “one who is noble; an elf spear.”

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

In German use, Alker is a variant of Alger. A possible origin is Old English, although the derivation remains uncertain.

Explained through its name family

How it developed

In German usage, Alker is a short form of Adelger.

Alker’s family of names

In German usage, Alker is a short form of Adelger. In German usage, Alker has a related form in Alger. In German usage, Alker has a related form in Alger.

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