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Eydís

An Icelandic name possibly combining “island” or “fortune” with “goddess.”

Meaning and history

Eydís is an Icelandic feminine name formed from Old Norse elements ey, possibly “island” or “good fortune,” and dís, “goddess” or “woman.” It belongs to the traditional compound-name system of Scandinavia. Icelandic musician Eydís Evensen is a notable modern bearer.