There are popular Icelandic names that you might have not heard and various names from Iceland.
Usually, the last name of a male Icelander ends in the suffix -son and that of female Icelanders is -dóttir ('daughter'). There are popular names as first names of Icelanders, males, children, and also different surnames.
Scandinavia is a sub-region in Northern Europe that has strong historical, cultural, and linguistic ties to the world. Scandinavia consists of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. There are different names that are associated with the Scandinavia countries. Some of the names are common Icelandic female names and Icelandic male names.
Here are some of the Icelandic names that are properly Scandinavian. So, let’s get started with the names to identify the most popular name for your child. Afterward, do check our articles on Icelandic boy names and Icelandic girl names as well.
Björnsdóttir or Björnsson(Icelandic origin) this is an important name in Iceland which is simply 'given to the daughter or son of Björn'.
Snadas(Scandinavian origin) meaning ‘the one who is a snow Goddess’.
Eyvindur(Old Norse origin) meaning ‘a lucky warrior’.
Albert(Germanic origin) meaning ‘noble and bright’, is an old Icelandic name.
Ástvinur(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘darling and loved one’.
Atli(Hebrew origin) meaning ‘little father’, is a popular Icelandic male name.
Isafjordur (Icelandic origin) you can visit the majestic waterfalls, when you're in the city.
Elfa(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘Elf’, is a beautiful Old Norse name that is a reference to some of the older myths and legends of Iceland.
Audbjorg(Old Norse origin) meaning ‘combination of luck’, is one of the ancient Norse names.
Dagfari(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘the one who travels by day’.
Olafur, Origin: Norse ~ View Detail
Hvammstangi(Icelandic origin) you can enjoy outdoor activities in the city like horseback riding and you can visit Kolugljufur Waterfall.
Mikkael(Hebrew origin) meaning ‘the one who is like God'.
Hafnarfjörður(Icelandic origin) meaning the ‘enthusiasts of the settlers visit to indulge in the culture’, which is also related to Viking culture.
Elsku dúllan mín(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘my dear sweetie’.
Ljot(Old Norse origin) meaning the ‘one who fills everyone’s lives with light’.
Sigridur(Iceland origin) meaning ‘powerful silence and peaceful victory’, which comes from Old Norse mythology.
Reykjavik (Danish origin) is the capital city and the hub for many activities. It is definitely one of the cities in Iceland you have to visit.
Embla(Scandinavia origin) meaning ‘the first woman on Earth’, according to Norse mythology.
Vestmannaeyjar (Icelandic origin) this is known for the eruption of the Eldfell volcano, which has destroyed much of the region.
Bumbubúi(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘belly dweller’, which is used for an unborn baby.
Eydis(Old Norse origin) meaning ‘the one who is the Goddess of good fortune’.
Sigrun(German origin) meaning ‘victory rune’, is a female Icelandic name.
Arfa(Arabic origin) meaning ‘the one who inherits’.
Adalmaerki(Scandinavia origin) meaning ‘chief banner’, is an ancient Icelandic name that is a female Norse name.
Helga(Scandinavia origin) meaning ‘blessed or holy’, is an Old Norse name.
Árnadóttir (Icelandic origin) Árni is an officially approved male name in Iceland, meaning 'the eagle’.
Sigurðardóttir or Sigurðsson(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘eagle' or 'victory’.
Sindri (Norse origin) meaning ‘the one who always sparkles’.
Eyvindur(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘lucky warrior’.
Freyja(Old Norse origin) means ‘Norse Goddess of love, war, death, infertility, and gold’.
Dagur(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘day' in the Icelandic language.
Seyðisfjörður(Icelandic origin) this is one of the best places if you want to see puffin colonies.
Einarsson or Einarsdóttir (Icelandic origin) meaning ‘bold warrior'.
Johanna(Latin origin) meaning ‘God is Gracious’, is a name that was officially approved by the Icelandic Naming Committee and is a famous name in Iceland.
Arnason (Latin origin) meaning ‘either the son or daughter of Arna’.
Krútt (Icelandic origin) meaning ‘sweetie, cutie’.
Elskan(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘my love and darling’.
Kristin(Christian origin) meaning ‘noble and bright’, which comes from Old Norse in Norse mythology.
Erikur(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘peaceful ruler’.
Kristjánsson(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘the one who is the son or daughter of Kristjan'.
Emma(Germanic origin) meaning ‘whole or universal’.
Jóhannsson or Jóhannsdóttir (Icelandic origin) meaning ‘the gift of God' or 'noble and bright’.
Kamba(Bantu origin) meaning ‘withers of a horse’.
Arni, Origin: Hebrew ~ View Detail
Fridmar(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘brilliant or shining peace’.
Armann(German origin) meaning ‘messenger’, is an Icelandic name for a boy.
Faxa(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘impressing mane’, which is a name for a horse.
Ólafsson or Ólafsdóttir (Icelandic origin) meaning 'either the son or daughter of Olafur or Ólafur'.
Aron(Hebrew origin) meaning ‘mount of strength’, is the name for a baby boy.
Floi, Origin: Icelandic
Duna, Meaning: eiderdown Origin: Hungarian river name or Icelandic
Lurkur(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘stubborn and truncheon’.
Tinna(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘river’.
Dúlla(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘sweetie’.
Gunnar(Old Norse origin) meaning ‘brave and bold warrior’, which also comes from the old Norse name.
Hofn(Icelandic origin) this is a southeast coast town with glacial lagoons that have formed around it.
Anna(Greek origin) meaning ‘full of grace’, is an Icelandic name for a girl.
Guðmundsdóttir (Icelandic origin) meaning ‘protection of God’, which is a popular Icelandic last name.
Agnar(Old Norse origin) meaning ‘awe, terror, or edge of a sword’, a perfect name for a fighter.
Margaret(French origin) meaning ‘pearl’, is a popular Icelandic name for a girl.
Dagny(Scandinavia origin) meaning a ‘new day’, is an Old Norse name.
Halldora(Norse origin) meaning ‘thunder' or 'thunder Goddess’.
Ástin(Old Norse origin) meaning ‘my love, my darling’.
Benteinn(Old Norse origin) meaning ‘twig’, which can be given to your son.
Magnúsdóttir or Magnússon (Icelandic origin) meaning ‘great’, is the male name behind these Icelandic surnames is Magnús, which is an Icelandic twist on the better-known Magnus. Magnus is a popular name throughout the whole of Scandinavia.
Boga(Arabic origin) meaning ‘the one who is good with the bow’.
Alda(Old German origin) meaning ‘wave’, which you can name your daughter.
Vigharthur (Celtic origin) meaning ‘the one who is fearless in war’, is an ancient name for a boy.
Gudmundur(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘under God’s protection’, which comes from Old Norse.
Valdimar(Old Slavic origin) meaning ‘the ruler of the ocean’.
Jarpblesi(Icelandic origin) meaning ‘brown horse with a blaze’.
