Viking
[ˈvaɪ.kɪŋ]Meaning
from Old Norse Víkingr, meaning "viking, raider", from vík "cove, inlet"
Background Story
Viking comes from the Old Norse name Víkingr, meaning "viking, raider", which derives from vík, "cove, inlet". It is used as a name in Icelandic and Old Norse.
Temperament
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