Viggo
Viggo is a Nordic male name. There are two main theories about its origins:
- a latinised form of the Old Norse name Vigge, which is also found in the form of other Germanic names, such as Ludvig. It stems from old Norse 'vig', meaning "battle, fight".
- a variant of the Icelandic name Vöggur, coming from old Norse 'vöggr', "one who lies in a cradle".
Famous persons named Viggo
- Viggo Brun, Norwegian mathematician, 1885-1978
- Viggo Christensen, the first Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, 1880-1967
- Viggo Hansteen, Norwegian politician and member of the resistance, 1900-1941
- Prince Viggo of Denmark, Count of Rosenborg (1893-1970)
- Viggo Kampmann, Prime Minister of Denmark, 1910-1976
- Viggo Mortensen, Danish-American actor, 1958-