Wihtlaeg Name Meaning

The name Wihtlaeg is of ancient Anglo-Saxon origin and it is relatively rare. The meaning of the name isn’t clearly defined, but it is believed to have roots in Old English language. The name can be divided into two separate parts: 'Wiht', which could be translated to 'war', and 'laeg', which could mean 'play' or 'game', creating a possible interpretation of 'war game'.

Among the famous personalities who held this name, the most well-known is probably Wihtlaeg, a legendary king in Norse mythology, belonging to the line of the Scandinavian ancient royal house of the Wuffingas.