Sigurður

Sigurður is a masculine given name of Icelandic origin. It is the Icelandic form of the Old Norse Sigurðr, derived from the elements sigr meaning "victory" and varðr meaning "guardian" or "protector." The name has long been used in Iceland and remains common today.

In Icelandic practice, Sigurður is a given name; surnames are typically patronymic, so a son of someone named Sigurður would be Sigurðarson. The name has cognates in other Norse languages, such as Sigurd in Norway and Sigurð in Old Norse texts. A common diminutive is Siggi.

Notable bearers include Sigurður Ingi Jóhannesson, an Icelandic politician who has held various government positions, and Sigurður Nordal, an Icelandic linguist and writer known for his work on Icelandic literature and folklore. The name is widely used in Iceland and among Icelandic communities abroad, reflecting Norse heritage.