Bóðadóttir

Bóðadóttir is a common Icelandic patronymic surname. In Iceland, surnames are traditionally formed by taking the given name of the father and adding a suffix indicating gender. For Bóðadóttir, the suffix "dóttir" signifies that the individual is the daughter of a father named Bóði. This system, known as patronymics, is deeply rooted in Scandinavian naming traditions. While modern Iceland has seen some adoption of fixed family surnames, patronymics like Bóðadóttir remain prevalent. Individuals with this surname would share a paternal lineage from a man named Bóði, but they would not necessarily be closely related to other Bóðadóttir if their fathers were different individuals named Bóði. The practice ensures a direct link to the paternal ancestor in each generation's name.