Elvis has entered the building.

NonniG · **Posted:** Fri Feb 11, 2011 4:53 am

My cousin just baptized his first born the other day and named him Theodór Elvis Ólafsson. He is the first Icelander to be named Elvis. Now there are very strict laws in Iceland and there is a special name commity that names not on a special list have to go through. The name has to decline in Icelandic and my grandfather, who is a Professor in Icelandic Studies, made the argument that Elvis declines like the Icelandic names Jóhannes and Tómas, Elvis (nominative), Elvis (accusative), Elvisi (dative) and Elvisar (genitive).
Here is Elvis Ólafsson:

Here is a news report in english:
http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/?cat_id=16567&ew_0_a_id=373773

JSJH · **Posted:** Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:45 am

Congrats.

Interesting, the government deciding what one can name theitr sprog.

Sure would result in gobs of arrestsin Chicago.

Plural for this one, beaucoup Elvises in one setting constitute "Elvi," as in the convention in Vegas.

NonniG · **Posted:** Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:26 am

JSJH wrote:

Congrats.

Interesting, the government deciding what one can name theitr sprog.

Sure would result in gobs of arrestsin Chicago.

Plural for this one, beaucoup Elvises in one setting constitute "Elvi," as in the convention in Vegas.

The goverment fears that because there are so few Icelanders that the old fashioned Icelandic names need to be protected against todays multi-culture... it just old fashioned racism basiclly.

cherokee747 · **Posted:** Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:53 am

Great photo Nonni. Congrats on the first Elvis.............Mike

ripitup555 · **Posted:** Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:03 am

Government having a say in your childs name is just wrong IMO Nonnig

Long live Elvis, congrats to your cousin

Beaubs · **Posted:** Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:07 am

......its the Great Elvis of Iceland!!!

I'm all shook up........

tbazzone · **Posted:** Sun Feb 13, 2011 7:37 am

I see nothing wrong in tryin to perserve ones heritage.

Ragtopp · **Joined:** Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:47 am **Posts:** 39

tbazzone wrote:

I see nothing wrong in tryin to perserve ones heritage.

I agree!

fhopkins · **Posted:** Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:19 am

NonniG wrote:

My cousin just baptized his first born the other day and named him Theodór Elvis Ólafsson. He is the first Icelander to be named Elvis. Now there are very strict laws in Iceland and there is a special name commity that names not on a special list have to go through. The name has to decline in Icelandic and my grandfather, who is a Professor in Icelandic Studies, made the argument that Elvis declines like the Icelandic names Jóhannes and Tómas, Elvis (nominative), Elvis (accusative), Elvisi (dative) and Elvisar (genitive).
Here is Elvis Ólafsson:

Here is a news report in english:
http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/?cat_id=16567&ew_0_a_id=373773

That's too cool man! A beautiful baby Elvis! Congratulations to the parents!!

bill948 · **Posted:** Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:22 am

Welcome Elvis! and congrats NonniG!

Screamin' Armadillo · **Posted:** Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:07 pm

tbazzone wrote:

I see nothing wrong in tryin to perserve ones heritage.

The individual family should preserve their heritage, not the government.

How would you like it if you lived in a predominantly Hispanic area and the government said, "No, you can't name your son 'John' after your grandfather, he must be named 'Juan' because we're preserving our heritage."

Iceland's policy is not only racist/ethnically restrictive, it is restrictive on a person's freedom of expression.

My wife (of mixed white and Mexican descent) and I (European Mutt and Native American descent) would not be able to name our child anything under draconian laws such as these, because we wouldn't be able to come up with a name that reflects all of the aspects of the kid's heritage.

Congrats to Elvis' parents--and you too, Cousin!

Solid Body Love Songs · **Posted:** Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:17 pm

NonniG wrote:

My cousin just baptized his first born the other day and named him Theodór Elvis Ólafsson. He is the first Icelander to be named Elvis. Now there are very strict laws in Iceland and there is a special name commity that names not on a special list have to go through. The name has to decline in Icelandic and my grandfather, who is a Professor in Icelandic Studies, made the argument that Elvis declines like the Icelandic names Jóhannes and Tómas, Elvis (nominative), Elvis (accusative), Elvisi (dative) and Elvisar (genitive).
Here is Elvis Ólafsson:

Here is a news report in english:
http://www.icelandreview.com/icelandreview/daily_news/?cat_id=16567&ew_0_a_id=373773

Congratulations NonniG! You have a new friend Bro! Cool story and that picture is the greatest!

NonniG · **Posted:** Mon Feb 14, 2011 2:42 am

Screamin' Armadillo wrote:

tbazzone wrote:

I see nothing wrong in tryin to perserve ones heritage.

The individual family should preserve their heritage, not the government.

How would you like it if you lived in a predominantly Hispanic area and the government said, "No, you can't name your son 'John' after your grandfather, he must be named 'Juan' because we're preserving our heritage."

Iceland's policy is not only racist/ethnically restrictive, it is restrictive on a person's freedom of expression.

My wife (of mixed white and Mexican descent) and I (European Mutt and Native American descent) would not be able to name our child anything under draconian laws such as these, because we wouldn't be able to come up with a name that reflects all of the aspects of the kid's heritage.

Congrats to Elvis' parents--and you too, Cousin!

The laws used to be much harder. If you were a non-Icelander seeking an Icelandic citizenship you needed to either change or add an Icelandic first name to your name. For example Abdul Muhammed whould either be Alfreð Muhammed or Ari Abdul Muhammmed. F-ed up... I know :roll:

But my little Elvis is getting alot of coverage now even abroad in a Swedish media.
http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/article8555395.ab
The boy not even 3 months old and almost as famous as the King himself :lol:

Here is the picture from Aftonbladet of the happy but tired family.

JamesVRoy · **Posted:** Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:08 am

Congratulations.
Tough act to follow.

Ceri · **Posted:** Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:13 am

NonniG wrote:

The laws used to be much harder. If you were a non-Icelander seeking an Icelandic citizenship you needed to either change or add an Icelandic first name to your name. For example Abdul Muhammed whould either be Alfreð Muhammed or Ari Abdul Muhammmed. F-ed up... I know :roll:

But my little Elvis is getting alot of coverage now even abroad in a Swedish media.
http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/article8555395.ab
The boy not even 3 months old and almost as famous as the King himself :lol:

Hi Nonni: I have a foggy memory that the names rules apply in one or two other Scandinavian countries as well, is that right? Norway, maybe? Perhaps it was even in Denmark in the past? Can't remember...

Anyhow: the minute I first read this thread a couple of days ago I just knew the idea of laws about what names you could call your children would stir up amazement and outrage from many here! I decided to sit back and watch the fun... :lol:

Congrats to young Elvis and his parents.

Cheers - C

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