We are expecting our third child and always have a hard time with names because we are both EXTREMELY picky and have different taste.
Right now on our boy’s list we only have two names. His choice is [name_m]Alec[/name_m], and mine is [name_m]Viggo[/name_m].
What are your opinions on these two names in general? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_m]Viggo[/name_m] would be mispronounced in the states?
I like both names, so I’m no help in that regard, but to be sure I’m pronouncing [name_m]Viggo[/name_m] correctly, I say it vee-go.
Good luck! I know what it’s like to be on different naming planets.
Both are good names, why not share the names of your older children and we can help you find names to fit with those.
If you have named two children you have already reached a compromise twice so have faith - you can do this x
I think [name_m]Viggo[/name_m] is a great name! I say Vee-go also, if this is what your going for. [name_m]Vigo[/name_m] is another alternative, which I believe is pronounced Vy-go.
[name_m]Alec[/name_m] is a bit wishy washy in my opinion, and [name_u]Alex[/name_u] would be a stronger and more well rounded, although this is very mainstream.
[name_m]Just[/name_m] depends as well on the names of your other children, and what fits best. Good luck!
My other children are [name_m]Isaac[/name_m] ([name_m]Ike[/name_m]) named by my husband, and [name_f]Valentina[/name_f] (V, [name_f]Vivi[/name_f], [name_f]Birdie[/name_f]) named by myself.
I have no need or desire at all for names that go well together as sib sets. I know it’s important to a lot of people, but I could not care less about that aspect of naming.
I would like a strong name if this baby is a boy, something very masculine, but I’m really having a hard time with it.
We are not finding out the sex this time so i’m feeling overwhelmed that we need to find names for both sexes! Any input is greatly appreciated 
And you guys are pronouncing correctly! My concern is that people would say VIG-O.
I’m from the states and I have to confess, I’m not entirely sure how to pronounce [name_m]Viggo[/name_m]. My first instinct would be VIG-o but I’m guessing that’s not right 
I think [name_m]Alec[/name_m] is a handsome name. The only negative thing I have to say is that it reminds me of the phrase “smart aleck,” but that’s not a big deal. To me [name_m]Alec[/name_m] is sophisticated, strong, and uncommon yet still familiar.
I think [name_m]Viggo[/name_m] is more consistent stylewise for your family and is stronger sounding than [name_m]Alec[/name_m], but do you want 2 V names? Because of [name_m]Viggo[/name_m] Mortensen, I think the pronunciation is becoming more well-known in the States. My two top choices for you are [name_m]Oscar[/name_m] and [name_m]Conrad[/name_m]. I think these have the strong sounds you’re looking for but maybe some similar sounds to [name_m]Alec[/name_m] for your husband.
Some other names you might like:
[name_m]Isaac[/name_m], [name_f]Valentina[/name_f], and
[name_m]Angus[/name_m]
[name_u]Arlo[/name_u]
[name_u]August[/name_u]
[name_m]Axel[/name_m]
[name_m]Bram[/name_m]
[name_m]Bruce[/name_m]
[name_m]Clive[/name_m]
[name_m]Cosimo[/name_m]
[name_u]Dane[/name_u]
Dimas
[name_m]Dominic[/name_m]
[name_m]Ford[/name_m]
[name_m]Gage[/name_m]
[name_m]Grant[/name_m]
[name_m]Heath[/name_m]
[name_m]Hector[/name_m]
[name_m]Hugo[/name_m]
[name_m]Keith[/name_m]
[name_m]Kenneth[/name_m]
[name_m]Lachlan[/name_m]
[name_m]Luke[/name_m]
[name_m]Magnus[/name_m]
[name_m]Malcolm[/name_m]
[name_u]March[/name_u]
[name_m]Marco[/name_m]
[name_m]Marius[/name_m]
[name_m]Marshall[/name_m]
[name_m]Milo[/name_m]
[name_m]Mitchell[/name_m]
[name_u]Nico[/name_u]/[name_u]Niko[/name_u]
[name_m]Nigel[/name_m]
[name_u]Orion[/name_u]
[name_m]Ragnar[/name_m]
[name_m]Roland[/name_m]
[name_m]Rollo[/name_m]
[name_u]Royce[/name_u]
[name_m]Stephen[/name_m]
[name_m]Tobias[/name_m]
[name_m]Troy[/name_m]
[name_m]Xander[/name_m]
[name_m]Zane[/name_m]
I am from the States also and have honestly never heard the name [name_m]Viggo[/name_m] until now. What middle name would you put with it? It’s different, but I’m not opposed. It is my pick of the other option is [name_m]Alec[/name_m]- I’ve never been a fan of this name.
[name_f]Do[/name_f] you have a name picked if this child is a girl?
I prefer [name_m]Alec[/name_m], I think [name_m]Viggo[/name_m] will be pronounced VIG-o often, and then you don’t repeat initials.
I am definitely not a fan of [name_m]Viggo[/name_m], but I quite like [name_m]Alec[/name_m].
[name_m]Alec[/name_m] is fine though I prefer [name_m]Alexander[/name_m]. I dislike [name_m]Viggo[/name_m].