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Name Origin

Helge is a Scandinavian given name, primarily found in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It is derived from Old Norse and means 'holy' or 'blessed'.

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Famous People

Helge Ingstad (1899-1962)

Explorer, archaeologist, author

  • Led expeditions to Newfoundland and Labrador in search of Viking settlements.
  • Discovered the L'Anse aux Meadows site, the first confirmed Viking settlement in North America.