Iceland, a small island in the Atlantic Ocean, has an expansive and beautiful landscape and is a traveller's paradise.
One of the last spots on Earth to be occupied by people, the majority of the population lives in Reykjavik, the capital city. This lets the rest of the region stay largely unspoiled so that the land can maintain its old pristine splendour.
The country has a ceremonial Icelandic Naming Committee. If a citizen wants to grant a nickname or title to a child that has not been used before, the name has to be accepted by this naming committee before it is permitted to be used. The Icelandic Naming Committee was set up in 1991 to decide whether new baby names not used in Iceland previously are appropriate for inclusion into the nation's culture and language. The Naming Committee keeps an official register of authorized Icelandic names and is the governing association of initiation of new names into Iceland's culture.
The Personal Names Register can be accessed by the public. In a majority of the cases, the parents make use of the database as a guide when selecting baby names. If the name which parents have thought of is not mentioned in the register, they can fill a specific form and ask if the name will be regarded as permissible by law. If the Icelandic committee decides favorably on a request, the name will be included in the Personal Names Register.
The naming guidelines which are followed mention 3 things:
1. The Iceland name/boys name cannot give rise to any difficulty or harm to the individual named
2. Boys are given male names in Iceland and girls are given female names
3. The name should be in a position to observe Icelandic variations and grammar guidelines
With the globalization witnessed in the last century, the people of Iceland have started discovering international Icelandic names for their kids or popular names which are original. This means there are more new baby names than before. Read on for Icelandic boy names and meanings to choose from for your new arrival!
For more baby names inspiration, take a look at these Danish Names and these Finnish Names.
Bjartur- Dazzling bright - Practical, Reliable, Highly Analytical, Responsible, Honest, Clear Understanding
Sergeant, Meaning: to serve Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Birgir- Mountain - Compassionate, Sympathetic, Kindhearted, Philanthropist, Charming, Graceful
Birtingr- An intelligent, competent, and distinguished man. Highly Intelligent and Independent
Brandr - Sword - Intuitive, Sensitive, A Good Sense of Beauty & Taste
Fortney, Meaning: strong one Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Bertram- German variant of Berhtraban, popular boy name
Trausti -A reliable person - Adventurous, Passionate, Responsible, Highly-Analytical, Sincere, Excellent Managers
Bjarki -A miniature bear - Community Leaders, Independent, Highly Passionate
Quirino, Meaning: a spearman, a warrior Origin: Latin
Kolli- A person who is bald - Confident, Good Business Sense, Generous
Argento, Meaning: silvery Origin: Latin
Paine, Meaning: villager, country-dweller Origin: Latin
Eyjolfur- The wolf of destiny/fortune in Icelandic dialect, one of the favored boys names
Hallbjorn- Rock and hair - Idealistic, Quiet, Reliable, Has Clarity & Insights
Balbo, Meaning: mutterer Origin: Latin
Egill- One who causes fear in other people. Very Patriotic, Consistent& Reliable
Fridmar -Brilliant or luminous peace, one of the popular names - Community Leaders, Adventurous, Passionate
Skeggr- Lean - Confident, Strong, Good Business Sense, Versatile, Natural Enthusiasm, Powerful, Adaptable
Jokull- Glacier in Icelandic - Any glacier in Iceland has 'jokull' added
Fidelis, Origin: Latin
Pompey, Meaning: five Origin: Latin
Baldur-A person from Iceland - a Prince - the name of the Norse god linked to love and happiness
Sarto, Meaning: mender Origin: Latin
Brimar- Commonly used boy Icelandic name/favored boy name, for a horse
Dagbjartur- Bright Day or Sunlight - Highly Intelligent, Emanate Spirituality, Wisdom, and Confidence
Atli -Miniature father- admired Icelandic names - Community Leaders, Adventurous & Highly Passionate
Proctor, Meaning: official, administrator Origin: Latin
Berrant- Like a great bear - Naturally Charming, Idealistic and Graceful
