Male Name
Vagn
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
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Swedish words
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Characteristics
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Overall Rating
63/100
Meaning & Etymology
Vagn is an Old Norse masculine forename, meaning 'wagon'. In Norwegian, the name also means 'orca'. The name was revived in modern Scandinavia and has been used as a given name since the 19th century. It is also a component in other names, such as the Faroese male name Vagnar and the Icelandic female name Vagnbjörg.
Etymology
Original Form:
Old Norse
Evolution:
The name evolved from its original meaning of 'cart, wagon' to include the meaning 'orca' in Norwegian. It has also been adapted into various forms such as Vaghn, Vaughn, Wagn, Waghn, and Vagnur.
Source:
Old Norse byname meaning 'cart, wagon'.