126 Icelandic Boy Names with Meanings

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Icelandic boy names starting with A

AbrahamאברהםAbraham is a given name of Hebrew background, originating with the Biblical patriarch (Hebrew: אַבְרָהָם, Modern: Avraham, Tiberian: ʾAḇrāhām Ashkenazi Avrohom or Avruhom); the father of the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
AdelAdel is a given name of ancient European origins that evolved from words meaning "noble", "nobility" or "elite".
AdolfAdolf (also spelt Adolph or Adolphe, Adolfo, and when Latinised Adolphus) is a given name with German origins.
AdrianAdrian is a form of the Latin given name Adrianus or Hadrianus. Its ultimate origin is most likely via the former river Adria from the Venetic and Illyrian word adur, meaning "sea" or "water".
AlbertAlbert is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Germanic Adalbert and Adelbert, containing the words adal ("noble") and beraht ("bright").
AlmarAlmar is a masculine given name and a surname. It originates from the Old Norse word Almarr which means warrior or famous.
AndriAndri is a primarily male given name etymologically related to the English language given name Andrew. People with the name include:
AntoniusAntonius is a masculine given name, as well as a surname. Antonius is a Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Latin, Norwegian, and Swedish name used in Greenland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, part of the Republic of Karelia, Estonia, Belgium, Netherlands, Suriname,…
AriAri is a given name in many languages and cultures, for both men and women. It also may be a nickname for a wide variety of unrelated names.
ArnarArnar is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Arnar Freyr Arnarsson (born 1996), Icelandic handball player Arnar Freyr Frostason (born 1988), an Icelandic rapper (also known as Arnar Úlfur) Arnar Grétarsson (born 1972), Icelandic football…
AtliAtli is an Old Norse masculine personal name, and may refer to:
AxelAxel (also Aksel) is a Scandinavian, German, French, and Dutch masculine given name. In Estonia, Denmark, and Norway the spelling Aksel is more common.

Icelandic boy names starting with B

BaldurBaldur is a Norse and Icelandic name, meaning "prince." Baldr is also a god in Norse mythology, associated with light, beauty, love and happiness.
BernhardBernhard is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar (1604–1639), Duke of Saxe-Weimar Bernhard, Prince of Saxe-Meiningen (1901–1984), head of the House of Saxe-Meiningen 1946–1984 Bernhard, Count of Bylandt (1905–1998),…
BirkirBirkir [ˈpɪr̥cɪr̥] is an Icelandic male given name. Notable people with this name include: Birkir Bjarnason (born 1988), Icelandic football player Birkir Hólm Guðnason (born 1974) Birkir Jón Jónsson (born 1979), Icelandic politician Birkir Kristinsson (born…
BjarniBjarni [ˈpja(r)tnɪ] is an Icelandic male given name and may refer to: Bjarni Ármannsson resigned as CEO of Glitnir (formerly Íslandsbanki) in May 2007 Bjarni Ólafur Eiríksson (born 1982), footballer (defender) from Iceland Bjarni Benediktsson (born 1908)…
BjornBjorn, Bjorne (English, Dutch), Björn (Swedish, Icelandic, Dutch, and German), Bjørn (Danish, Faroese and Norwegian), Beorn (Old English) or, rarely, Bjôrn, Biorn, or Latinized Biornus, Brum (Portuguese), is a Scandinavian male given name, or less often a…
BjörgólfurBjörgólfur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈpjœrkˌoulvʏr̥]) may refer to: Björgólfur Guðmundsson (1941–2025), Icelandic banker, shipping industry and football executive Björgólfur Hideaki Takefusa (born 1980), Icelandic football forward of Japanese descent…
BrandurBrandur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈprantʏr̥]) is a Faroese and Icelandic masculine given name.
BrynjólfurBrynjólfur [ˈprɪnˌjoulvʏr̥] is an Icelandic masculine given name. People with that name include: Brynjólfur Bjarnason (1898–1989), Icelandic communist politician Brynjólfur Pétursson (1810–1851), Icelandic lawyer and government official Brynjólfur Sveinsson…
BárðurBárður (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈpaurðʏr̥]) or Bardur is a Nordic masculine given name that derives from the Old Norse name Bárðr [ˈbɑːrðr].

Icelandic boy names starting with C

CarlCarl is the English spelling of the North Germanic male given name meaning "free man". The name originates in Old Norse.

Icelandic boy names starting with D

DagurDagur [ˈtaːɣʏr̥] is an Icelandic male given name.
DavíðθDavíð [ˈtaːˌviːθ] is an Icelandic masculine given name and may refer to: Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson (born 1975), Icelandic politician and chairman of the Progressive Party Davíð Oddsson (1948–2026), Icelandic politician, Prime Minister of Iceland from 1991…
DaðiDaði [ˈtaːðɪ] is an Icelandic masculine given name that may refer to the following notable people: Daði Freyr (born 1992), Icelandic musician, also known as "Daði" Daði Guðmundsson (c.

Icelandic boy names starting with E

EggertEggert is a Germanic given name and surname, a phonetic variant of Egert or Eckert. Notable people with the name include:
EinarEinar is a Scandinavian given name deriving from the Old Norse name Einarr, which according to Guðbrandur Vigfússon is directly connected with the concept of the einherjar, warriors who died in battle and ascended to Valhalla in Norse mythology.
EiríkurEiríkur is an Icelandic masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Eirikur Gilstón Corfitz Andersen (born 1984), Faroese musician Eiríkur Benedikz (1907–1988), Icelandic scholar Eirikur Bergmann (born 1969), Icelandic academic and writer…
EiðurEiður is an Icelandic given name. It appears in Landnámabók and its meaning is most likely 'oath' in English (ed or eid in some modern Germanic languages).
EldarEldar is a masculine given name and surname of various origins. In Scandinavian countries, the name means "the one of fire," derived from the North Germanic languages.
EldurEldur is an Estonian and Icelandic male given name. People named Eldur include: Eldur Parder (1928–2003), Estonian politician
EllertEllert is a given name and surname of Germanic origin. Like the related Eilers, Ehlers and Eilert it has emerged from the medieval Germanic first name Eilhart/Eilhard (agi(l) = "awe", "terror" + hart = "hard", "strong").
ElmarElmar is a male given name from different languages: In English, German, Estonian, and Faroese, it comes from a reconstructed Proto-Germanic word *Aþalamār meaning “noble” and “famous”.
EyvindurEyvindur is an Icelandic-language variant of the given name Eyvind. Notable people with the name include: Fjalla-Eyvindur (1714–1783), Icelandic outlaw Eyvindur P.

Icelandic boy names starting with F

FelixFelix is a masculine given name that originates from the Latin word felix [ˈfeːliːks] (genitive felicis [feːˈliːkɪs]), meaning "happy", "lucky", "fortunate", "successful", or "fruitful".
FinnurFinnur (/ˈfɪnːʊr/) is a Faroese and Icelandic masculine given name which is a derivative of the Old Norse Finnr.
FriðrikFriðrik [ˈfrɪðˌrɪːk] is a masculine Icelandic given name. Notable people with the name include: Friðrik Dór (born 1988), Icelandic singer and songwriter Friðrik Þór Friðriksson (born 1953), Icelandic film director Friðrik Ólafsson (1935–2025), Icelandic chess…
FrostiFrosti may refer to: Frost, a mythical Finnish leader - see Fornjót Frosti Jonsson (born 1972), Icelandic musician known as Bistro Boy Frosti Sigurjónsson (born 1962), Icelandic politician "Frosti", a track on the 2001 Björk album Vespertine a prostitute

Icelandic boy names starting with G

GarðarGarðar (Old Norse pronunciation: [ˈɡɑrðɑz̠]; Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkarðar̥]; also spelled Gardar) is an Old Norse word meaning "strongholds", "enclosures" or "settlements". It may refer to: also means Garðar in Icelandic
GissurGissur or Gizur [ˈcɪsːˌʏːr̥] is an Icelandic given name, originally from Old Norse Gizurr [ˈɡit͡sˌurː].
GoggiGoggi (Icelandic: [ˈkɔcːɪ], Italian: [ˈɡɔddʒi]) is both an Icelandic given name and an Italian surname.
GrímurGrímur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkriːmʏr̥]) is a Faroese and Icelandic masculine given name. People bearing the name Grímur include: Grímur Geitskör (fl.
GunnarGunnar is a male first name of Nordic origin (Gunnarr in Old Norse). Gunder is a variant,.
GunnlaugurGunnlaugur [ˈkʏnːˌlœyːɣʏr̥] is an Icelandic given name, originally from Old Norse Gunnlaugr [ˈɡunːˌlɔuɣz̠].
GustavGustav, also spelled Gustaf (pronounced or in English; Swedish: [ˈɡɵ̂sːtav] for both spellings), is a male given name of Old Swedish origin, used mainly in Scandinavian countries, German-speaking countries, and the Low Countries.
GuðbrandurGuðbrandur is an Icelandic masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Guðbrandur Einarsson (born 1958), Icelandic politician Guðbrandur Vigfússon (1827–1889), Icelandic scholar Guðbrandur Þorláksson (1542–1627), Icelandic bishop
GuðjónGuðjón [ˈkvʏðˌjouːn] is an Icelandic given name. Guðjón S.
GuðlaugurGuðlaugur is an Icelandic masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Guðlaugur Friðþórsson (born 1961), Icelandic fisherman and disaster survivor Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson (born 1954), Icelandic musician Guðlaugur Victor Pálsson (born…
GuðmundurGuðmundur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkvʏðmʏntʏr̥]), sometimes rendered as Gudmundur, is an Icelandic male first name, sometimes shortened to Gummi or Gvendur. The Icelandic surname Guðmundsson is a patronymic surname meaning son of Guðmundur.
GísliGísli (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈcistlɪ]) is an Icelandic and Faroese masculine given name. Gisle is the Norwegian variant of the name.

Icelandic boy names starting with H

HafþórθHafþór Júlíus Björnsson (Icelandic: [ˈhafθour ˈjuːlijʏs ˈpjœr̥sɔn] ; transliterated as Hafthor Julius Bjornsson in English; born 26 November 1988) is an Icelandic professional strongman.
HalldórHalldór (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhalːˌtouːr̥]) or Halldor is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Halldór Ásgrímsson (born 1947), Icelandic politician, formerly Prime Minister of Iceland from 2004 to 2006 Halldór Orri Björnsson (born 1987),…
HannesHannes is a male given name and a short form or diminutive of Johannes or Hannibal.
HaraldurHaraldur [ˈhaːrˌaltʏr̥] is a masculine Icelandic given name. Notable people with the name include: Haraldur Benediktsson (born 1966), Icelandic politician Haraldur Freyr Guðmundsson (born 1981), Icelandic professional football defender Haraldur Ingi…
HaukurHaukur [ˈhœyːkʏr̥] is an Icelandic masculine given name and may refer to: Haukur Angantýsson (1948–2012), Icelandic chess Master Haukur Ingi Guðnason (born 1978) Icelandic footballer Haukur Jón Gunnarsson (born 1949), Icelandic theatre instructor and director…
HelgeHelge or Helgi is a Scandinavian, German, and Dutch mostly male name. The name is derived from Proto-Norse Hailaga with its original meaning being dedicated to the gods.
HermanHerman is a masculine given name, from an ancient Germanic name consisting of the elements harja- "army" and mann- "man". Hermine is the feminine form of Herman.
HjaltiHjalti is an Icelandic masculine given name. Notable people with the name Hjalti include: Hjalti Árnason (born 1963), Icelandic former strongman competitor and world champion powerlifter Hjalti Einarsson (born 1938), Icelandic handball player Hjalti…
HrafnHrafn (Old Norse pronunciation: [ˈhrɑvn]; Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈr̥apn̥]) is both a masculine byname, and personal name in Old Norse. The name translates into English as "raven".
HörðurHörður (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhœrðʏr̥]) may refer to:

Icelandic boy names starting with I

IngvarThe name Ingvar is an Old Norse first name for men common in Scandinavia meaning "protected by Yngvi". The feminine version of the name is Inga.

Icelandic boy names starting with J

JakobJakob is a masculine given name that is a variant spelling of the Hebrew given name Jacob.
JonasJonas is a common male name in many countries in the Western world and Northeast Africa. It is primarily used as a first name, but also occurs as a surname.
JóhannJóhann is a masculine given name. It is the Icelandic and Faroese form of the name Johann, a form of the Germanic and Latin given name "Johannes".
JónJón is an Old Norse common name still widely used in Iceland and the Faroes. According to Icelandic custom, people named Jón are generally referred to by first and middle names and those without a middle name are referred to with both first name and patronym…

Icelandic boy names starting with K

KarelKarel ( KAR-əl) is a masculine given name in Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Slovene and Swedish. It is a variant of the English and French name Charles, meaning 'free man'.
KarlKarl is a Germanic male given name. It comes from Old High German, meaning 'man, husband, freeman' and was widely popularised in Central and Northern Europe by its status as a royal name, in particular through the Frankish king Charlemagne.
KarliKarli is an English feminine given name that is an alternate form of Karlie and Carly as well as Danish and Swedish feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Karla and an alternate form of Karly.
KjartanKjartan (Icelandic: [ˈcʰar̥tan]; Faroese: [ˈtʃʰaɻ̊ʈan]; Norwegian: [çɑːɻtan]) is a masculine given name found in the Nordic countries, most prominently in Iceland and Norway.
KlausKlaus is a German, Dutch and Scandinavian given name and surname. It originated as a short form of Nikolaus, a German form of the Greek given name Nicholas.
KristjánKristján [ˈkʰrɪstjauːn] is an Icelandic masculine given name. The Icelandic surname Kristjánsson is a patronymic surname meaning son of Kristján.
KristoferKristofer is a masculine first name. It is a variant of the name Christopher.
KristóferKristofer is a masculine first name. It is a variant of the name Christopher.

Icelandic boy names starting with L

LeifLeif is a male given name of Scandinavian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse name Leifr (nominative case), meaning "heir", "descendant".
LeifurLeifur is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Leifur Ásgeirsson (1903–1990), Icelandic mathematician Leifur Garðarsson (born 1968), Icelandic basketball referee, athlete and football manager Leifur James, English record producer and composer…
LinusLinus, a male given name, is the Latin form of the Greek name Linos. It is a common given name in Sweden.
LofturLoftur is an Icelandic masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Loftur Þorsteinsson (born 1702, fl.

Icelandic boy names starting with M

MatthiasΜατθαίοςMatthias is a name derived from the Greek Ματθαίος, in origin similar to Matthew.

Icelandic boy names starting with N

NjállNjáll (Old Norse pronunciation: [ˈnjɑːlː]; Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈnjautl̥]) is an old Viking given name native to Iceland and other Scandinavian countries. It was borrowed or derived from the Old Irish name Niall.

Icelandic boy names starting with O

OlafOlaf or Olav (, , or British ; Old Norse: Áleifr, Ólafr, Óleifr, Anleifr) is a Dutch, Polish, Scandinavian and German given name.
OrriOrri is a masculine given name of Icelandic origin. It is used primarily in Icelandic, though variants or similar forms can be found in other cultures.
OscarOscar or Oskar is a masculine given name of English, Old Norse and Irish origin.
OttoOtto is a masculine German given name and a surname. It originates as an Old High German short form (variants Audo, Odo, Udo) of Germanic names beginning in aud-, an element meaning "wealth, prosperity".

Icelandic boy names starting with P

PhilipΦιλιπποςPhilip, also Phillip, is a male name derived from the Greek Φιλιππος (Philippos, lit. "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"), from a compound of φίλος (philos, "dear", "loved", "loving") and ἵππος (hippos, "horse").
PállPáll is a name of Old Norse origin. Nowadays, it is primarily used in Icelandic [ˈpʰautl̥] and Faroese names.
PéturPétur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈpʰjɛːtʏr̥]) or Petur is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Petur Alberg (1885–1940), Faroese violin player and songwriter from Tórshavn Pétur Blöndal (1944–2015), Icelandic congressman in the Icelandic…

Icelandic boy names starting with R

RagnarRagnar (Old Norse: Ragnarr [ˈrɑɣnˌɑrː]) is a masculine Germanic given name, composed of the Old Norse elements ragin- "counsel" and hari- "army".
RobertThe name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic *Hrōþi- "fame" and *berhta- "bright" (Hrōþiberhtaz).
RudolphRudolph or Rudolf (French: Rodolphe or Raoul, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish: Rodolfo) or Rodolphe is a male first name, and, less commonly, a surname.
RunarRunar (and its Icelandic version Rúnar) is a masculine given name and a surname which is used in Nordic countries. It became one of the popular names in Norway from the 1950s.
RíkharðurRíkharður is an Icelandic masculine given name, equivalent to English Richard. Notable people with the name include: Ríkharður Daðason (born 1972), Icelandic football player Ríkharður Hrafnkelsson (born 1957), Icelandic basketball player Ríkharður Jónsson…

Icelandic boy names starting with S

SamuelשמואלSamuel (Hebrew: שְׁמוּאֵל Šəmūʾēl, Tiberian: Šămūʾēl) is a male name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "name of God", deriving from the Hebrew Shem (שֵׁם) (which means "name") + ʾĒl (which means "God" or "deity").
SigfúsSigfús is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Sigfús Blöndal (1874–1950), Icelandic linguist and librarian Sigfús Daðason, Icelandic poet Sigfús Einarsson, Icelandic composer Sigfús Eymundsson, Icelandic photographer and bookseller…
SigurjónSigurjón is a masculine Icelandic given name. Notable people with the name include: Sigurjón Brink (1974–2011), also known as Sjonni Brink, an Icelandic musician and singer Sigurjón Kjartansson (born 1968), Icelandic writer and producer Sigurjón Pétursson…
SigurðurSigurður (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsɪːɣˌʏrðʏr̥]) or Sigurdur is an Icelandic masculine given name.
SigvaldiSigvaldi is an Icelandic masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Sigvaldi Guðjónsson (born 1994), Icelandic handball player Sigvaldi Kaldalóns (1881–1946), Icelandic composer and doctor Sigvaldi Strut-Haraldsson (10th century), Chieftain…
SkúliSkúli [ˈskuːlɪ] or Skuli is an Icelandic masculine given name and may refer to: Skúli Bárðarson, Old Norse name form of Skule Bårdsson (c.
SnorriSnorri (Old Norse pronunciation: [ˈsnorːe]; Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈstnɔrːɪ]) is a masculine given name.
StefánStefán is a common first name in Iceland. According to Icelandic custom, people are generally referred to by first and middle names and patronyms are used if disambiguation is required.
SteindórSteindór is an Icelandic masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Steindór Andersen (born 1954), Icelandic musician Jón Steindór Valdimarsson (born 1958), Icelandic politician
SteingrímurSteingrímur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsteinˌkriːmʏr̥]) or Steingrimur may refer to: Steingrímur Hermannsson (1928–2010), Icelandic politician Steingrímur Jóhannesson (1973–2012), Icelandic footballer Steingrímur Jónsson (1769–1845), Icelandic bishop…
SveinbjörnSveinbjörn [ˈsveinˌpjœ(r)tn̥] (or Sveinbjorn) is a masculine Icelandic given name.
SveinnSveinn (Old Norse pronunciation: [ˈswɛinː]; Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsveitn̥]) is a given name.
SævarSævar is an Icelandic masculine given name and may refer to: Sævar Birgisson (born 1988), Icelandic cross-country skier Sævar Þór Gíslason (born 1975), Icelandic footballer Sævar Jónsson (born 1958), Icelandic footballer Sævar Atli Magnússon, (born 2000),…

Icelandic boy names starting with T

TheodorTheodor is a masculine given name. It is a German form of Theodore.
ThorThor is a given name. Notable persons with the name include: Thor Aackerlund, early American esports player Thor Björgólfsson (born 1967), Icelandic entrepreneur Thor Bjørklund (1889–1975), Norwegian inventor Thor Breien (1899–1973), Norwegian judge Thor…
TobiasΤωβίαςTobias is the romanization into Latin letters of the Koine Greek name Τωβίας, which itself is a Hellenization of the Biblical Hebrew name טוֹבִיה, Toviyah, 'Yah is good'.
TraustiTrausti is an Icelandic given name. It may refer to: Ásgeir Trausti (born 1992), Icelandic singer and musician Trausti Eyjólfsson (1927–2010), Icelandic sprinter Njáll Trausti Friðbertsson (born 1969), Icelandic politician Ari Trausti Guðmundsson (born 1948),…

Icelandic boy names starting with V

ValdimarValdimar is a given name in Icelandic. Notable persons with that name include: Valdimar Ásmundsson (1852–1902), Icelandic translator Valdimar Bergstað (born 1989), Icelandic equestrian Valdemar, King of Sweden (1239–1302), king in 1250–1275 (in Icelandic…
VilhjálmurVilhjálmur [ˈvɪlˌçaulmʏr̥] or Vilhjalmur is an Icelandic masculine given name and may refer to: Vilhjálmur Árnason (politician) (born 1983), Icelandic politician Vilhjálmur Árnason (professor) (born 1953), professor of philosophy at the University of Iceland…
ViðarViðar is an Icelandic given name and surname. Notable people with the name include: Atli Viðar Björnsson (born 1980), Icelandic footballer Viðar Guðjohnsen (born 1958), Icelandic judoka Viðar Örn Hafsteinsson (born 1985), Icelandic basketball player and coach…

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ÁgústÁgúst (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈauː(ɣ)ust]) or Agust is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Ágúst Björgvinsson (born 1979), Icelandic basketball coach Ágúst Þór Jóhannsson (born 1977), Icelandic team handball player and coach Ágúst Ævar…
ÁrniÁrni [ˈau(r)tnɪ] is an Icelandic given name of Old Norse ([ˈɑːrne]) origin. Notable people with the name include: Árni Gautur Arason (born 1975), Icelandic football goalkeeper Árni Már Árnason (born 1987), Icelandic Olympic swimmer Árni Páll Árnason (born…
ÁsmundurÁsmundur is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Ásmundur Ásgeirsson, Icelandic chess player Ásmundur Bjarnason (1927–2024), Icelandic sprinter Ásmundur Einar Daðason, Icelandic politician Ásmundur Friðriksson, Icelandic politician…
ÓlafurÓlafur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈouːˌlaːvʏr̥]) is a common name in Iceland, derived from the Old Norse Óláfr [ˈoːˌlɑːvz̠], meaning "ancestor's relic".
ÓliÓli is a Faroese and Icelandic masculine given name. It is a diminutive of the name Ólafur and Ólavur.
ÓðinnOdin (; from Old Norse: Óðinn) is a widely revered god in Norse mythology and Germanic paganism. Most surviving information on Odin comes from Norse mythology, but he figures prominently in the recorded history of Northern Europe.
ÖgmundurÖgmundur is an Icelandic masculine given name. Its variant is Øgmundur.
ÚlfarÚlfar is an Icelandic male given name. A mountain Úlfarsfell and river Úlfarsá in Mosfellsbær are named after a settler 'Úlfar'.
ÞorlákurÞorlákur (Old Norse: Þorlákr) is an Icelandic given name, meaning "game of Thor". Notable people with this name include: Þorlákur Runólfsson (1086–1133), Icelandic bishop Þorlákur helgi Þórhallsson (1133–1193), Icelandic bishop and saint Þorlákur Narfason…
ÞorsteinnÞorsteinn is an Old Norse and Icelandic masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Þorsteinn Bachmann (born 1965), Icelandic film actor Þorsteinn Bjarnason (born 1957), Icelandic footballer Þorsteinn Eiríksson (X century), the youngest son of…
ÞorvaldurÞorvaldur (English transliteration: Thorvaldur) is an Icelandic masculine given name.
ÞrösturÞröstur is an Icelandic language masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson (born 1961), Icelandic actor Þröstur Jóhannesson (born 1955), Icelandic cross-country skier Þröstur Þórhallsson (born 1969), Icelandic chess…
ÞórirÞórir is an Icelandic given name. It may refer to: Þórir, mononym for 12th-century Norwegian Benedictine monk known as Theodoric the Monk Thorir Hund (AKA Þórir hundr, c.
ÞórðrÞórðr is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Þórðr Kolbeinsson, 11th century Icelandic skald Þórðr Sjáreksson, 11th century Icelandic skald Þórðr Sturluson, brother of Snorri Sturluson
ÞórðurθÞórður [ˈθourðʏr̥] is an Icelandic given name. Notable people with the name include: Þórður Friðjónsson (Thordur Fridjonsson), (1952–2011), Vice President of Iceland Stock Exchange and President of NASDAQ OMX Iceland Þórður Guðjónsson, (Thordur Gudjonsson),…

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How many Icelandic boy names are in this list?

This list has 126 Icelandic boy names, from Abraham to Þórður, and 8 of them include the native spelling. Every entry comes with its meaning or origin, sourced from Wikipedia.

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