Edvard is of Old Norse origin, derived from the elements 'eið' meaning 'oath', and 'varðr' meaning 'guard'. It was brought to England by Scandinavian settlers during the Viking Age and remained in use among the Scandinavian population. The name was also borne by several notable figures throughout history, including Edvard Grieg, the renowned Norwegian composer and pianist, and Edvard Munch, the iconic expressionist painter known for his work "The Scream".
"Edvard experienced a gap of two decades between its first and most recent recorded births."