Helgadóttir

Helgadóttir is a common Icelandic patronymic surname. In Iceland, surnames are traditionally formed by taking the given name of the father and adding the suffix "-son" for sons or "-dóttir" for daughters. Therefore, Helgadóttir literally translates to "daughter of Helgi." This naming convention is still widely practiced in Iceland, though some families also adopt fixed surnames. Individuals with the surname Helgadóttir would have a father named Helgi. The prevalence of this surname reflects the commonality of the given name Helgi in Icelandic history and culture. Notable individuals who bear this surname may be found in various fields of Icelandic society. The patronymic system allows for a direct link to one's paternal lineage.