The inspiration for new names in the personal names registry

Authors

  • Ágústa Þorbergsdóttir The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies Author
  • Guðrún Kvaran The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, proffessor emeritus Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33112/ordogtunga.25.9

Abstract

This article discusses new names that have been added to the personal names register since its first publication in 1991. Examples are given of new names inspired by nature, literature, movies and mythology.

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Published

2023-06-14

Issue

Vol. 25 (2023): Orð og tunga

Section

Non-refereed Short Papers