Perhaps Most Famous As The Surname Of Oscar-winning Actor Heath Ledger, This British Name Is Also A Striking First Name For Boys. With The Meaning Of "spear Tribe," Its Sure To Hit The Mark For Anyone Who Loves Names With A Storybook Feel. Ledger Can Be Traced Back To The Old German Name Leodegar. Its Made Up Of The Terms liut, Meaning "tribe," And gar or ger, Which Means "spear.”