Icelandic Boys Names

Male names of Icelandic origin, or names that are commonly used in Iceland. Containing sounds that are possible for non-Icelandic-speakers to pronounce.
  1. Andri
    • Origin:

      Icelandic
    • Meaning:

      "snowshoe"
    • Description:

      Similar to Andrew, but with a refreshingly different origin and meaning.
  2. Ari
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Ariel, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "lion of God"
    • Description:

      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 prominent character on TV's Entourage -- the uberagent Ari Gold.
  3. Atli
    • Bjarki
      • Origin:

        Masculine variation of Björk, Icelandic
      • Meaning:

        "birch tree"
      • Description:

        One of the few masculine names derived from a feminine name, in this case, Bjork.
    • Brynjar
      • Origin:

        Old Norse
      • Meaning:

        "warrior armor"
      • Description:

        An attractive Nordic name most common in Iceland. It was derived from the Old Norse elements bryn, meaning "armor," and her, "warrior" or "army."
    • Bjartur
      • Dagur
        • Origin:

          Norse mythological name
        • Meaning:

          "day"
        • Description:

          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.
      • Einar
        • Origin:

          Old Norse
        • Meaning:

          "bold warrior"
        • Description:

          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.
      • Elvar
        • Origin:

          Icelandic variation of Alvar, German
        • Meaning:

          "elf warrior"
        • Description:

          A top name in Iceland, while its parent name Alvar, ranks highly in Sweden and Finland.
      • Finnur
        • Freyr
          • Gylfi
            • Gísli
              • Haraldur
                • Hilmar
                  • Hlynur
                    • Ingi
                      • Ingimar
                        • Ingvar
                          • Ingólfur