Vegard
Norwegian · Boy
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About the name Vegard
Vegard derives from Old Norse elements "vé" (shrine/sacred place) and "garðr" (enclosure/yard), meaning "keeper of the shrine" or "sacred enclosure." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway, with roots in Norse pagan culture and continued use in modern Nordic societies.
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Etymology
Vegard derives from Old Norse elements "vé" (shrine/sacred place) and "garðr" (enclosure/yard), meaning "keeper of the shrine" or "sacred enclosure." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway, with roots in Norse pagan culture and continued use in modern Nordic societies.
Vegard currently ranks #216 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.
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