By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Icelandic
"gleam of light"
Bjarmi is a gentle and glowing name of Icelandic origin, which translates to "shine, gleam of light". An alternative theory is that it comes from the name of the Finno-Ugric people, the Permians,…
"drake, male duck"
A cute-sounding name from Iceland with an equally cute animal meaning: "bliki" is the Icelandic word for "drake", a male duck.
Persian, Sanskrit
"native, local; earth, soil"
The middle name of singer Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bomi Bulsara) and his father's first name, this name may be derived from the Persian word for "native" or "local" or it could come from the…
Icelandic, Norse
"surf, surge"
Gentle in sound and appearance but rugged and strong in meaning and feel, Brimi is likely derived from the Old Norse brim meaning "surf, surge", connecting it to the ocean. Also (and more popularly)…
"fire"
A sweet yet fiery name of Icelandic origin, ultimately from the Old Norse word for "fire". Though it is a rare choice, it was officially approved as a name in Iceland in 2010 meaning at least one…
