As your little angel steps in your life, gleaming with happiness and hope, it’s time to name your baby girl according to the Icelandic traditions.
Iceland, popularly known as the Land of Fire and Ice, is the home to some of the most active volcanoes, geysers, and largest glaciers in Europe. Vikings were the first to settle in this pristine white ice-covered island, and hence the language has Gaelic and Nordic roots.
When it comes to selecting names, Iceland has unusual rules. Firstly Icelanders don't have family names. Secondly, nobody can take their spouse's name upon marriage. Thirdly, when selecting baby names, Iceland sticks to a limited list of approved names. It's a big deal to select your child's name in Iceland, as every name should behold the Icelandic tradition and be approved by the naming committee.
When Icelanders name their daughters, usually, the last name gains the suffix 'dóttir' (daughter), while the male Icelanders use the suffix 'son'. The most common and traditional Icelandic form uses patronymic references, but in today's world of gender equality, several Icelandic names are using matronymic references as well.
Penna, Meaning: feather Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Domini, Origin: Latin variation of Dominic ~ View Detail
Embla: according to Norse mythology, Embla was the first female on Earth. It reportedly comes from the word "elm".
Quintina, Meaning: fifth Origin: Latin
Ormanda, Meaning: mariner Origin: Latin
Campana, Meaning: bell ringer Origin: Latin
Aðalbjörg: derived from Old Norse, meaning "noble protection". The bearer of the name resembles a strong woman.
Gazella, Meaning: gazelle Origin: Latin
Gardener, Meaning: keeper of the garden Origin: Latin
Columba, Meaning: dove Origin: Latin
Tarragon, Origin: Latin herb name
Verdi, Meaning: green Origin: Latin
Martia, Meaning: warlike Origin: Variation of Marcia, Latin
Quartilla, Meaning: fourth Origin: Latin
