Viking

VY-king2 syllables

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Norse seafarers known for exploration and raiding. (Old Norse)

What does Viking mean?

Old Norse: Norse seafarers known for exploration and raiding.. The term 'Viking' refers to Norse seafarers from Scandinavia who explored, traded, and raided across Europe from the late 8th to early 11th centuries.

Is Viking a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Viking in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Viking in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Viking suit?

Classic

Wonderfully unusual

Adventurous

Bold

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Viking

The other dogs are all a-paw-s the arrival of Viking. They’re wondering if he’ll start raiding their beds or just lead them on epic adventures to the treat cupboard!

Names similar to Viking

Dartagnan — A character from 'The Three Musketeers'.Scout — One who explores ahead — brave and curious.Aastha — Of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'faith' or 'trust'.Achat — French word meaning 'purchase'.Adar — Means 'noble' or 'exalted' in Hebrew.Adarsh — Meaning 'ideal' or 'noble'.Addo — To be strong or brave.Aedan — Derived from the Irish name meaning 'little fire'.

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