Wiking
Old Norse · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Wiking
The name Wiking derives from Old Norse "víkingr," meaning "pirate" or "seafarer," originally referring to Norse raiders and traders of the Viking Age.
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Etymology
The name Wiking derives from Old Norse "víkingr," meaning "pirate" or "seafarer," originally referring to Norse raiders and traders of the Viking Age. It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly German and Scandinavian-speaking regions, with historical ties to Viking heritage and Germanic identity.
Wiking currently ranks #5,078 in the United States as a boy's name.
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