Eiriksdóttir
Eiriksdóttir is a Icelandic patronymic name meaning “daughter of Eirík” or “daughter of Eiríkr,” the Icelandic form of the male given name Erik. In Icelandic naming conventions, patronymics are used rather than family surnames; a person's last name is derived from the first name of the father (or sometimes the mother). Women thus receive a suffix –dóttir, meaning “daughter,” while men receive –son, meaning “son.” Consequently, Eiriksdóttir is used exclusively by females whose father's given name is Eirík.
The use of Eiriksdóttir followed the medieval Icelandic tradition and remains common today. Unlike surnames in
Notable bearers of the patronymic include Eiriksdóttir, a contemporary Icelandic athlete, and several individuals active in