concept   naming conventions
culture   Iceland
statement   In Iceland, naming conventions often use patronymic or matronymic surnames based on the parent's first names.
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1 child naming traditions Iceland Children are given a last name derived from their father's first name, with 'son' or 'daughter' added to indicate gender. 1
2 naming Iceland Children's last names are often derived from the first name of their father, with the addition of a suffix indicating 'son of' or 'daughter of'. 1
3 naming children Iceland Children are often given a last name derived from their parent's first name, followed by 'son' or 'daughter'. 1
4 naming conventions Iceland Often influenced by family lineage, honorifics, and cultural beliefs 1
5 naming conventions Iceland Surname often based on the father's first name with the suffix 'son' or 'dotter' 1
6 naming conventions Icelandic Icelandic naming conventions include using patronymic or matronymic surnames 1
7 parental naming traditions Iceland Children are often given a surname that is a combination of their parent's first names 1