Icelandic Boy Names

Ari

Diminutive of Ariel, Hebrew

"lion of God"

Ari, the short form of Ariel (or any other Ari- beginning name, such as Aristotle) stands up better as a boys’ name than its progenitor does. It is also short for Aristotle, as in Onassis, and is a…

Arni

Arni is a masculine name with Nordic and Hebrew roots. In Old Norse, Arni means 'eagle' or can be derived from 'arnviðr' meaning 'eagle tree,' symbolizing strength and vision. In Hebrew contexts, it…

Brynjar

Old Norse

"warrior armor"

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…

Dagur

Norse mythological name

"day"

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.

Egill

Egill is a masculine name with deep Norse roots, derived from ancient Scandinavia and particularly prominent in Icelandic culture. The name is associated with the legendary Icelandic hero and poet…

Einar

Old Norse

"bold warrior"

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…

Elvar

Icelandic variation of Alvar, German

"elf warrior"

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

Ludvik

Slovene variation of Ludwig, German

"famous warrior"