Vilgot
Swedish · Boy
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About the name Vilgot
Vilgot is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements "vil" (will/desire) and "gote" (Goth), meaning "one with the will of the Goths" or "desired Goth." The name is primarily used in Swedish and Norwegian cultures with historical roots in medieval Scandinavia, notably borne by Swedish bishops and nobles during the Middle Ages.
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Etymology
Vilgot is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements "vil" (will/desire) and "gote" (Goth), meaning "one with the will of the Goths" or "desired Goth." The name is primarily used in Swedish and Norwegian cultures with historical roots in medieval Scandinavia, notably borne by Swedish bishops and nobles during the Middle Ages.
Vilgot currently ranks #88 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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