Asger

Asger is a predominantly Danish language masculine given name derived from the Old Norse elements Æsir or ás, meaning "gods" and geirr, meaning "spear".

Individuals bearing the name Asger include:
 * Asger Aaboe (1922–2007), Danish historian of the exact sciences and mathematician
 * Asger Christensen (born 1958), Danish politician
 * Asger Lund Christiansen (1927–1998), Danish cellist and composer
 * Asger Hamerik, also Hammerich, (1843–1923), Danish composer of classical music
 * Asger Jorn (1914–1973), Danish painter, sculptor, ceramic artist, and author
 * Asger Ostenfeld (1866–1931), Danish civil engineer
 * Asger Sørensen (born 1996), Danish footballer
 * Asger Svendsen, Danish professor music, performer of bassoon, woodwind and chamber music