That naming thing...

Iceland’s Naming Committee has once again made waves with its latest rulings on new names and patronymic/matronymic formations. On February 15th, the committee approved five new given names but rejected one due to lack of tradition in Icelandic. If you’re navigating...

The story of how my Dad had to change his name to comply with Icelandic laws and requirements for citizenship. Only in Iceland could it be mandatory to make up and legally change ones name to a bullshit one to please the authorities.....