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Name Origin

Viggo is a Scandinavian masculine given name, primarily found in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It is a short form of the Old Norse name Víðarr, which means 'wide ruler' or 'powerful warrior'.

scandinaviandanishnorwegianswedishmasculinewarriorrulerpowerfulancientmythological

Famous People

Viggo Mortensen (1958-)

Actor

  • Academy Award nomination for Best Actor
  • Known for roles in Lord of the Rings trilogy and Eastern Promises

Viggo Tarasov

Fictional Character

  • Antagonist in the film John Wick

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