Roar (given name)

Roar is a Norwegian masculine given name derived by the Old Norse name Hróðgeirr, and equivalent of the Norman-French name Roger. Notable people with the name include:


 * Roar Adler (1915–2007), Norwegian newspaper manager
 * Roar Berthelsen (1934–1990), Norwegian long jumper
 * Roar Christensen (born 1971), Norwegian football midfielder
 * Roar Flåthen (born 1950), Norwegian trade unionist and politician
 * Roar Grønvold (born 1946), Norwegian speed skater and Olympic medalist
 * Roar Hagen (born 1954), Norwegian illustrator
 * Roar Hagen (footballer) (born 1971), Norwegian football goalkeeper
 * Roar Hauglid (1910–2001), Norwegian art historian and publicist
 * Roar Hoff (born 1965), Norwegian shot putter
 * Roar Johansen (footballer) (born 1935), Norwegian footballer
 * Roar Johansen (football coach) (born 1968), Norwegian football coach
 * Roar Kjernstad (born 1975), Norwegian figurative painter
 * Roar Ljøkelsøy (born 1976), Norwegian ski jumper
 * Roar Øfstedal, Norwegian ice hockey player
 * Roar Pedersen (1927–1989), Norwegian ice hockey player
 * Roar Stokke (born 1959), Norwegian football player, coach and sports commentator
 * Roar Strand (born 1970), Norwegian football player
 * Roar Uthaug (born 1973), Norwegian film director