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Most often referenced to the late actor, Heath Ledger, best known for his role as The Joker in "The Dark Knight"

A ledger is a book used for keeping accounting records.

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My sons name is Ledger and it definitley grabs peoples attention when I tell them his name. It is unique. People either love it or hate it. There really isnt an in between.

We named my little boy Ledger after the main character in a book. (I'm a reading teacher with another son whose name ends in ER) We get compliments on Ledger'sname all the time.

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Meanings and history of the name Ledger: | Edit

Surname derived from the German name Luitger and composed of the elements luit "people" + ger "spear."

Famous real-life people named Ledger: | Edit

Heath Ledger

Ledger in song, story & screen: | Edit

"Ledger" is the main character in Ingrid Law's tween novel entitled, "Scumble."