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Iceland names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Iceland names

  • Iceland names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Iceland Girl Names

24 girl names of Iceland origin — showing top 24

1
The goddess of the sea
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The name means 'snow' or 'ice', often associated with purity.
3
eagle
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The word means 'break' or 'to break up', perhaps relating to a geographical feature such as a broken terrain
5
fire brand
6
armor; protection
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bright, shining
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day
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forever, eternal
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Icelandic
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Old Norse
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Old Norse
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One who is holy; a valley.
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Old Norse
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Old Norse
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Norse
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gift from God
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kettle
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Christian
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Follower of Christ
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swan
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victory rune
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Derived from the name Þóra, meaning 'thunder'
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The name Tinna is often associated with the feminine form of a Viking era name, meaning 'little' or 'small'.

Iceland Boy Names

10 boy names of Iceland origin — showing top 10

1
a warrior, army man
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Old Norse
3
lord, noble one
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Icelandic
5
A beloved name with deep roots
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Jón's son, or a diminutive form of Jón
7
morning
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fate of the gods
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Secret or secret warrior
10
man of the sea

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Iceland Unisex Names

4 gender-neutral names of Iceland origin — showing top 4

1
father of the people
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gift of the island
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a type of duck, particularly the eider duck (Somateria mollissima)
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island of ice