Find the Perfect Name for Your Friend!
You’ve come to the right place! Giving your Loðvinir plush a unique name not only adds character but also deepens the connection to Iceland’s rich nature, wildlife, and culture. Below, we’ve compiled a curated list of Icelandic names for plushies, each with a simple meaning, to help you find the ideal match for your new cuddly friend.
Icelandic Name Ideas for your Friends
Theme: PERSONALITY
- Blíða – Gentleness
- Æsa – Excitement
- Snerpa – Liveliness
- Lumi – Little one / Small
- Vaka – Wakefulness / Alertness
- Hugrún – Secret thought / Intuition
- Kátur – Cheerful
- Hrekkur – Prank / Mischief
- Kærleiki – Affection / Love
- Trausti – Trusty / Reliable
- Duglegur – Diligent / Hardworking
- Glaður – Happy / Glad
- Rólegur – Calm / Peaceful
- Snjall – Clever / Smart
- Frekja – Boldness / Assertiveness
- Hlýr – Warm-hearted
- Vingjarnlegur – Friendly
- Þolinmóður – Patient
- Ákafi – Eager / Enthusiastic
- Hlátur – Laughter
- Yndislegur – Delightful / Lovely
- Stoltur – Proud
- Forvitinn – Curious
- Gæskur – Kind / Good-natured
- Kátína – Joviality / Fun spirit
Theme: LOVE & AFFECTION
- Kærleiki – Affection / Love
- Ást – Love
- Elsku – Darling / Dear
- Ástin – The love
- Elska – To love
- Blíða – Gentleness
- Ástríkur – Passionate
- Fagra – Beautiful (feminine)
- Elskaður – Beloved (masculine)
- Yndislegur – Lovely / Delightful
- Fífill – Dandelion (symbol of enduring love)
- Brúða – Sweetheart / Doll
- Vaka – Wakeful / Caring
- Sæta – Sweet (feminine)
- Ljúfur – Gentle / Sweet (masculine)
- Kossa – Kiss
- Rós – Rose
- Sædís – Sea goddess (romantic tone)
- Fjöðurhjarta – Feather-heart
- Ljúf – Pleasant / Lovely
- Sætur – Sweet (masculine)
- Ástin mín – My love
- Hjartað – The heart
- Fallegur – Beautiful (masculine)
- Unaður – Bliss / Pleasure
Theme: ICELANDIC HUMAN NAMES
- Björn – Bear
- Sigrún – Victory rune
- Einar – Lone warrior
- Katrín – Pure
- Ólafur – Ancestor’s relic
- Guðrún – God’s secret lore
- Magnús – Great / Mighty
- Lilja – Lily
- Snorri – Fighter / Attacker
- Hrefna – Raven
- Jón – John (common Icelandic name)
- Sara – Princess / Noblewoman
- Arnar – Eagle
- Elísabet – Elizabeth / Consecrated to God
- Tryggvi – Trustworthy
- Solveig – Strong house / Sun strength
- Bjarni – Bear-like
- Inga – Ancestor’s name
- Sigurður – Guardian of victory
- Ragnheiður – Advice of the gods
- Stefán – Crowned
- Bryndís – Armor spirit
- Hallgrímur – Rock-mask
- Embla – First woman (Norse mythology)
- Kristján – Christian
Theme: COLORS
- Rauður – Red
- Blár – Blue
- Grænn – Green
- Gulur – Yellow
- Appelsínugulur – Orange (color)
- Fjólublár – Purple
- Bleikur – Pink
- Hvítur – White
- Svartur – Black
- Grár – Grey
- Brúnn – Brown
- Silfra – Silver
- Gylltur – Golden
- Kopar – Copper
- Kolsvartur – Coal black
- Snæhvítt – Snow white
- Hrafnsvartur – Raven black
- Skýblár – Sky blue
- Mógrár – Ash grey
- Moldbrúnn – Earth brown
- Blekblár – Ink blue
- Næturblár – Midnight blue
- Ljósgrænn – Light green
- Dökkrauður – Dark red
- Sólskinsgulur – Sunshine yellow
Theme: NATURE
- Fjöður – Feather
- Klettur – Rock
- Sóley – Wildflower
- Dúfa – Dove
- Frosti – Frost
- Stormur – Storm
- Mjúki – Soft
- Lóa – Golden plover (bird)
- Sjór – Sea
- Askja – Volcanic caldera
- Mosi – Moss
- Gola – Breeze
- Snjókorn – Snowflake
- Steini – Little stone
- Eiki – Oak
- Þoka – Fog
- Mjöll – Pure snow
- Tindur – Mountain peak
- Fjalla – Of the mountain
- Ský – Cloud
- Hrímur – Rime / Frost
- Blær – Soft breeze
- Ylur – Warmth
- Moldbrúnn – Earth brown (already color but also nature)
- Kolga – Dark wave
Theme: LIGHT & SHINE
- Birta – Brightness / Light
- Ljós – Light
- Ljómi – Radiance / Glow
- Glói – Glow
- Skíma – Faint glow
- Tindra – Twinkle
- Sól – Sun
- Sólskin – Sunshine
- Stjarna – Star
- Stjörnublik – Starlight
- Bjarmi – Gleam / Shine
- Ljómfari – Light carrier
- Bliki – Flicker / Flash
- Morgunroði – Dawn glow / Morning light
- Dögun – Dawn
- Hádegi – Midday (brightest time of day)
- Logi – Flame
- Gletting – Sparkle / Glimmer
- Sýri – Shine / Sheen
- Laut – Gleaming hollow
- Skært – Bright / Clear
- Vorlitur – Spring light / Pale hue
- Geisli – Ray / Beam
- Rósaskím – Rosy glow / Blush of light
- Augnablik – Blink / Moment of light
Theme: MYTOLOGHY
- Álfur – Elf
- Dís – Spirit / Minor goddess
- Sædís – Sea goddess
- Meyja – Maiden
- Huld – Hidden one (from “Huldufólk” – Hidden People)
- Freyja – Norse goddess of love and beauty
- Odin – Chief god of Norse mythology
- Frigg – Odin’s wife, goddess of foresight
- Loki – Trickster god
- Þór – Thor, god of thunder
- Eir – Goddess of healing
- Sjöfn – Goddess of love and relationships
- Vör – Goddess of wisdom
- Gefjun – Goddess of fertility
- Ymir – Primeval giant
- Narfi – Mythical giant, father of night
- Fenrir – Mythical wolf
- Jörmungandr – World Serpent
- Rán – Goddess of the sea (captures souls of drowned sailors)
- Ægir – Sea giant / God of the ocean
- Bragi – God of poetry
- Idunn – Goddess of youth
- Skadi – Goddess of winter and mountains
- Hel – Goddess of the underworld
- Baldr – God of light and beauty
Theme: SEA & WATER
- Sjór – Sea
- Haf – Ocean
- Hafliði – Sea friend
- Sævar – Of the sea
- Sædís – Sea goddess
- Ægir – Sea giant / God of the ocean
- Rán – Sea goddess who gathers drowned souls
- Brim – Surf / Breaking waves
- Kolga – Dark wave
- Flóð – Tide
- Straumur – Current
- Vök – Ice hole (in frozen water)
- Lón – Lagoon
- Fjara – Shore / Low tide
- Djúpið – The Deep
- Foss – Waterfall
- Kelda – Spring / Well
- Bára – Wave
- Vökvi – Liquid
- Vatn – Water / Lake
- Lagúna – Lagoon (borrowed term, but used in Icelandic)
- Hylur – Pool / Deep waterhole
- Sund – Swim / Strait
- Fljót – River
- Gufa – Steam / Vapor
Theme: WEATHER/SEASON
- Vetur – Winter
- Sumar – Summer
- Vor – Spring
- Haust – Autumn / Fall
- Snjór – Snow
- Frosti – Frost
- Rigning – Rain
- Ský – Cloud
- Þoka – Fog
- Stormur – Storm
- Gola – Breeze
- Blær – Soft breeze
- Logn – Calm / No wind
- Næðingur – Light breeze
- Sólskin – Sunshine
- Hiti – Warmth / Heat
- Kuldi – Cold
- Krap – Sleet / Slush
- Slydda – Freezing rain / Sleet
- Vindur – Wind
- Rok – Gale / Strong wind
- Gráviðri – Overcast weather
- Skafrenningur – Blowing snow / Snowdrift
- Dimmviðri – Gloomy weather
- Ljósaskipti – Twilight
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