Guðbrandur
Guðbrandur is an Icelandic masculine given name. It is derived from the Old Norse Guðbrandr, a compound of Guð- meaning “God” and brandr meaning “sword” or “firebrand.” The name has been used in Iceland since medieval times and remains a traditional element of Icelandic onomastics.
In modern usage, Guðbrandur is less common than in the past but is still recognized as a
Notable bearers include Guðbrandur Þorláksson, a prominent 16th–17th‑century Icelandic bishop of Hólar who oversaw the printing
In Icelandic naming practice, Guðbrandur functions as a given name. Descendants would traditionally be identified with
The name is primarily used in Iceland and among Icelandic communities worldwide, and it remains a recognizable