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*[https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Main_Page Nordic Names] A website studying given names in the Nordic countries. | *[https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Main_Page Nordic Names] A website studying given names in the Nordic countries. | ||
*Þjóðskrá Íslands (Icelandic National Registry), [https://www.island.is/nafngjof ''Nafngjöf og nafnareglur'' (Naming and name rules)] | *Þjóðskrá Íslands (Icelandic National Registry), [https://www.island.is/nafngjof ''Nafngjöf og nafnareglur'' (Naming and name rules)] | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/surname '''FamilySearch's surname experience'''] - enter your last name to find its meaning and origin | |||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Considerable confusion exists among many people with Icelandic ancestry regarding how names are used in Iceland and how they should be recorded. This article attempts to give background into the historical practices, legislation, and recommended best practices for recording Icelandic personal and place names. | Considerable confusion exists among many people with Icelandic ancestry regarding how names are used in Iceland and how they should be recorded. This article attempts to give background into the historical practices, legislation, and recommended best practices for recording Icelandic personal and place names. | ||