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Icelandic Names Trivia Quiz

Do you know any Icelandic people? And do you know the meaning of their names? Try this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by kitiboy. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
kitiboy

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
165,189

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
647

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which is the English equivalent of the Icelandic name "J�n"? Hint

Joe

Jack

Jane

John

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Question 2 of 10

2. If you are named Christian, in Iceland you will probably be called Kristinn.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Some people are called Odin in Iceland, but what does the name refer to? Hint

A type of flower

Nothing special at all

A Greek god

A Norse god

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Hundur" is not a name in Iceland.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which English name do you think is the same as "Stefan" in Icelandic? Hint

Stan

Stewart

Stuart

Stephen

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bj�rk is a famous Icelandic singer. But what does her name mean? Hint

Birch

Bread

(Female) bear

Blond

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following do you think is the Icelandic equivalent of the name "David"? Hint

D�vid

Dav�f

Dave�

Dav��

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Question 8 of 10

8. What do you think the Icelandic name "Hilmir" mean? Hint

Eagle

Heir

King

Sky

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Question 9 of 10

9. People called "Sigur�ur" are usually nicknamed "Siggi".

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, what do you think the meaning of the name "Bjorn" is?

Answer: (One word, a kind of animal.)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which is the English equivalent of the Icelandic name "J�n"?

Answer: John

J�n is the most commonly used name in Iceland.

2. If you are named Christian, in Iceland you will probably be called Kristinn.

Answer: False

Christian will be "Kristj�n" in Icelandic. "Kristinn" is a very similar name, both starting with "Krist-" which means literally "Christ".

3. Some people are called Odin in Iceland, but what does the name refer to?

Answer: A Norse god

"��inn" is a Norse god, maybe better known as Odin or Woden. Odin was the chief of the gods and owned an eight-legged horse called "Sleipnir".

4. "Hundur" is not a name in Iceland.

Answer: True

"Hundur" means literally a dog and therefore you shouldn't call anybody this name unless you want to be discourteous.

5. Which English name do you think is the same as "Stefan" in Icelandic?

Answer: Stephen

Someone called "Stef�n" in Icelandic will often be nicknamed "Stebbi", just like the English "Stevie".

6. Bj�rk is a famous Icelandic singer. But what does her name mean?

Answer: Birch

Bj�rk's full name is Bj�rk Gu�mundsd�ttir. The surname indicates what her father is called, namely "Gu�mundur", and the word "d�ttir" means literally "daughter".

7. Which of the following do you think is the Icelandic equivalent of the name "David"?

Answer: Dav��

The Prime Minister of Iceland from 1991 to 2004 was named Dav�� Oddsson. He went on to become Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Iceland in 2005. Although he refused to resign from his post following the collapse of Iceland's banking system in 2008, he was eventually forced out the following year.

8. What do you think the Icelandic name "Hilmir" mean?

Answer: King

In the Icelandic translation of the title "Return of the King" (Lord of the Rings - Part 3), the name/word "Hilmir" is used. The translation is "Hilmir sn�r heim", where the words "sn�r heim" mean literally "return home".

9. People called "Sigur�ur" are usually nicknamed "Siggi".

Answer: Yes

"Sigur�ur" is a common name in Iceland. In Norse mythology, there was a man called "Sigur�ur F�fnisbani" or "Sigurd Favnesbane". He slew the dragon Favne, who was guarding some gold.

10. Finally, what do you think the meaning of the name "Bjorn" is?

Answer: Bear

The female equivalent of "Bjorn" in Icelandic is "Birna". A former Icelandic Minister of Education was also called "Bj�rn".

Source: Author kitiboy

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