Algot (name)

Algot is a masculine given name and has variants of Algott, Allgott and Algoth.[1] It is a derivative of Old Norse word Algautr and is a compound word consisting of al "elf" or "all" and gautr "man from Götaland."[1][2]

Algot
GenderMale
Language(s)Old Norse
Name day30 July (Sweden)
Origin
Region of originScandinavia
Other names
Variant form(s)Algott; Allgott
Cognate(s)Algautr

People with the name include:

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Middle name

References

  1. Nancy L. Coleman; Olav Veka (2010). A Handbook of Scandinavian Names. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press. p. 31. ISBN 9780299248338.
  2. Russell Grant (2009). Zodiac Baby Names. Hay House. p. 300. ISBN 978-1-4019-2683-0.
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