Iceland & Baby Names

I’ve always been fascinated with other cultures. Some of them have traditions which seem strange to those who live in other parts of the world. But keep in mind, if somebody else’s custom seems strange to you, they probably find your customs just as strange.

One that I find odd is the baby-naming rules in Iceland. Iceland has very strict laws concerning what you can name your baby. They have lists of approved and forbidden names for girls and boys.

If you want to use a name which is not on one of those lists, you have to submit your request to the Icelandic Naming Committee (with a fee), and they will decide whether or not you can use that name.

Just a little something to keep in mind in case you ever decide to immigrate to Iceland and start a family.