Vegard

Strong and refined, Vegard is the Norwegian form of the Old Norse name Végarðr, meaning "holy enclosure". A familiar choice in Norway, it ranked in the Top 100 for nearly 40 years between 1973 and 2009, peaking at #19 in the late 80s.

Notable bearers of the name include footballer Vegard Heggem, skier Vegard Ulvang, and comedian Vegard Ylvisåker, better known as one half of Ylvis, the duo responsible for the song "The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?).

Pronounced VAY-gard.