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Viggo is an old Scandinavian name dating back to the Viking age. The short form of the name "Vig(en)" or "Vik(en)" refers to the English word for (the) inlet or (the) bay; not war, as incorrectly stated on this website. The young men from "Viken" is from where the name "Viking" came about and where the Viking ships were launched.Back to "Viggo," the youngest and most handsome Viking on the Viking ship, bore the name Viggo, full of vigor, vigorous if you will, etc.Skaal! (meaning (drinking) bowl in Viking speak)Viggo the Dane.

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