Ari, the short form of Ariel (or any other Ari- beginning name, such as Aristotle) stands up better as a <a href="https://nameberry.com/boys-names">boys’ name</a> than its progenitor does. It is also short for Aristotle, as in Onassis, and is a prominent character on TV's Entourage -- the uberagent Ari Gold. 
 Among other notable bearers have been Ari Fleischer, White House press secretary for President George W. Bush and Ari Emanuel, powerful talent agent and possible inspiration for Ari Gold.
 Ari Ben Canaan is the main character in the Leon Uris novel Exodus, played by Paul Newman on screen, and Ari is the name of one of the Tenenbaum sons in The Royal Tenenbaums.

Arni

Agnar

Armann

Arnor

An attractive Nordic name most common in Iceland. It was derived from the Old Norse elements bryn, meaning "armor," and her, "warrior" or "army."
 
Brynjar Leifsson is a member of the band Of Monsters and Men

Brynjar

Bjarni

Bjartur

Dagur, one of the top boys' names in Iceland, is the personification of day. His mother is Nott, or night, and together they are thought to ride in a chariot around the earth every 24 hours.

Dagur

Egill

With Norse (and pseudo-Norse) names such as Thor, Odin and Magnus growing in popularity, this one, which refers to warriors destined for Valhalla on account of their bravery, might have some appeal outside Scandinavia. Its slightly Eeyore-ish sound is balanced out by connections to some major historical figures, including a Norwegian prime minister.

Einar

A top name in Iceland, while its parent name Alvar, ranks highly in Sweden and Finland.

Elvar

Erland

This old-school Nordic name derives from the Old Norse word jarl, meaning "leader, chief".

Erling

Eirikur

Fannar

Finnur

Fridrik

Hakon

Halldor

Haraldur

Hjörtur

Ludvik

Njall

Odinn

Vilhjalmur

undefined's list "Icelandic Boy Names" of 26 great name ideas: Ari - Vilhjalmur!

Icelandic Boy Names

Here are some Icelandic boy names for you because they easily get forgotten on Nameberry.