360+ Best Icelandic Dog Names (2022 Updated)

How to name your dog in Iceland? What are the most popular Icelandic dog names? The list of Icelandic dog names is very long and there are many different types of dogs that have their own unique names. There are also some special breeds that have a specific name, like the Ísafold Sheepdog or the Kjötúlfur Sheepdog. If you want to find out what are the most popular Icelandic Dog Names then this article will help you.

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Male names with meanings

Popular names

The most popular dog names in Iceland. Check these out!

Stjarna
Galdur
Jóka
Alspori
Laufa
Björt
Kátur
Eldur
Gizmo
Álfgerður
Bjarki
Fjalladís
Empress
Snælda
Dimmalimm
Manni
Murphy
Blúnda
Huldumær
Jack
Krummi
Selur
Kátína
Leah
Snugga
Fluga
Vulcan
Dögg
Bunny
Sandy
Pollý
Orka
Grímur
Snubbur
Fönn
Frekja
Hetta
Tinna
Greifi
Flakkur
Nanna
Aska
Rakki
Ormur
Eygló
Yrja
Nellý
Depill
Leikur
Gestur
Kolperla
Dóra
Latur
Penny
Snædís
Nökkvi
Baldur
Brenna
Kappi
Kolbrún

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Boli
Leika
Aldavinur
Sinna
Smoky
Baby
Nebbi
Skonsa
Kona
Auðna
Snúlla
Vorrós
Alhvít
Gaius
Candy
Sunna
Keila
Frekur
Snerra
Meyja
Glóra
Moli
Tootsie
Góa
Blíður
Tryggur
Snúður
Korpur
Ásgrímur
Spóla
Sophie
Freyja
Róma
Hringur
Snerpa
Axel
Princess
Stúfur
Refur
Hektor
Venus
Rökkvi
Espa
Bringa
Dimma
Charlie
Bjössi
Girlie
Gletta
Agnar
Sindri
Hvað
Kvika
Snotra
Hekla
Rósa
Kragi
Röskur
Svala
Chloe

Icelandic Sheepdog names

The Icelandic Sheepdog is a breed of herding dog originating in Iceland, and is one of the most popular breeds in that country. It is also known as the Icelander or the Icelandic Dog. Here are some great name ideas for your fluffy pup.

Dama
Netta
Trana
Eiríkur Rauði
Prins
Atli
Samson
Vicki
Hnefill
Jagger
Fína
Hnoðri
Sweetie
Vigga
Frökk
Brósi
Katla
Bumba
Sóta
Díli
Lúra
Roki
Vaskur
Roxy
Máni
Gáski
Nunna
Skuggi
Svandís
Teddy
Sóley
Vordís
Búri
Börkur
Dagný
Twiggy
Krókur
Hvolpur
Felix
Putti
Framtíð
Maggie
Andri
Harley
Skoppa
Ginna
Patti
Kolgríma
Baugur
Harpa
Caesar
Valur
Frakki
Nóra
Cutie
Brella
Djarfur
Vinkona
Strútur
Ljósa
Lubbi
Forsæla
Kelinn
Ófeigur
Ísafold
Kári
Kjáni
Frekna
Kjarkur
Skrína
Skjambi
Bobby
Hrói Höttur
Lotta
Dökkur
Nonni
Snær
Viska
Vina
Bersi
Varpa
Brosi
Jake
Blíða
Auður
Fauti
Stjörnudís
Kissy
Tíra
Ljóta
Stína
Tíbrá
Ernir
Lappi
Lagsi
Fríða
Íma
Drafna
Koltrýna
Stúlka
Birta
Grettir
Bassi
Vísa
Siouxsie
Gullbrá
Geysir
Cassie
Ársól
Gandur
Félagi
Rosie
Píla
Rjómi
Ausa
Shelby
Gerpla
Queenie
Úlfur
Duke

Cool Icelandic dog names

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The best way to make sure your dog is happy is to give it the right name! If you’re looking for a unique, fun, or just plain silly name for your new puppy, we have plenty of options for you

Kelda
Frida
Keldan
Saga
Dale
Roscoe
Hakan
Aaric
Viking
Rona
Arne
Erik
Sjór
Gisli
Frode
Hilda
Bjorn
Gunther
Svend
Bo
Enar
Leif
Erling
Astrid
Kelby
Rune, Runa
Revna
Yrsa
Ingrid
Ake
Dagmar
Gale
Ama
Ivar
Bein
Halle)
Edda
Magnus
Quimby
Frida
Rana
Garth
Akkeri
Sigrid
Freya
Tove
Elin
Kari
Rinda
Gunnar
Ulf
Harold, Harald
Alf
Aska
Alvis
Dahlia
Astrid
Asta
Sune

Icelandic dog names with meanings

The meaning of Icelandic dog names will help you better understand your dog's personality and character. The following are some Icelandic dog names and their meanings.

Female names with meanings

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Svala: An Icelandic pop singer and songwriter
Tungnaá: For the Tungnaá River, located in the southern highlands of Iceland
Bjarni: For Bjarni Tryggvason, an astronaut born in Iceland
Anita: For Anita Briem, an actress from Iceland
Skóga: For Skogafoss Waterfall, located on the Skógá River
Krafla: A caldera in north Iceland
Soley: A folk singer from Iceland
Selja: For Seljalandfoss Waterfall, located in the south region of the country
Aldey: For Aldeyjarfoss Waterfall, located in the Highlands region of Iceland
Svava: For Svava Jakobsdóttir, one of Iceland’s foremost 20th century authors and feminist politicians
Akranes: A port town on Iceland’s west coast
Hvitá: For the Hvitá River, found in the highlands of Iceland
Fossá: The Fossá River is also known as “the river of the waterfalls”
Snorri: For Snorri Hjartarson, an Icelandic poet
Akureyri: Located in northern Iceland; the second-largest urban area in the country
Askja: A caldera in a remote part of Iceland’s central highlands
Pipp: Pipp’s chocolate-covered black licorice; a popular treat in Iceland
Gierá: A river in north Iceland that originates from glaciers
Hai: For Haifoss Waterfall, the second tallest waterfall in Iceland
Sha-ri: For Sha-ri Pendleton, a former world-class hurdler and javelin thrower who was born in Iceland
Katla: A large volcano in southern Iceland
Hekla: A stratovolcano in southern Iceland
Detti: For Dettifoss Waterfall in northeast Iceland, is thought to be the most powerful waterfall in Europe
Arndís: For Arndís Halla, an Icelandic opera singer
Krossá: For the Krossá River, a tributary of the Markarfijót
Bjork: For the pop singer from Iceland
Hábunga: The highest point of Esjan Mountain
Laki: A volcanic fissure in southern Iceland
Baula: A mountain in Iceland with a reddish hue

Male names with meanings

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Mosfellsbaer: An Iceland town about 12 kilometers east of the capital
Esjan: For Esjan, a volcanic mountain range, which is located in southwest Iceland
Hengil: A volcano in southwest Iceland
Sog: A river in Iceland
Puffin: More than half of the world’s population of the Atlantic Puffin breeds are in Iceland
Dyn: For Dynjandi Waterfall; dynjandi means “thunderous” in Icelandic
Gull: For Gullfoss Waterfall, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Iceland
Skyr: A cultured dairy product similar to yogurt created in Iceland
Foss: For Godafoss Waterfall; in Icelandic means “waterfall of the gods”
Blue: For Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa in Iceland
Kari: For Kari Kristjansson, an Icelandic handball player
Geyser: As a result of the volcanic activity under the surface in Iceland, you can see geysers throughout the country
Rey: For Reykjavik, the capital and largest city of Iceland
Keflavik: A town in southwest Iceland
Selfoss: A town in southern Iceland that is a part of the municipality of Árborg
Dill: Considered the best and most exclusive restaurant in Iceland
Kópavogur: Iceland’s second-largest city
Grindavik: A fishing town on Iceland’s southern peninsula
Borgarnes: An Iceland town on a Peninsula
Glymur: For Glymur Waterfall, Iceland’s second-highest waterfall
Kirkjufell: For Kirkjufell, a mountain on the north coast of the Snaefellsnes peninsula in Iceland
Thingvellir: For Thingvellir National Park in Southern Iceland
Gunnar: For Gunnar Hansen, an actor born in Iceland
Ofaeru: For Ofaerufoss Waterfall, located in the Eldgjá chasm
Magnus: For Magnus Scheving, a TV producer born in Iceland
Jon: For Jon Gustafsson, a filmmaker born in Iceland
Bjarni: For Bjarni Jónsson, a mathematician from Iceland
Breidavik: For Breidavik Beach, is considered Iceland’s most beautiful beach
Myvatn: A shallow lake in northern Myvatn