Sóldís is a feminine given name of Icelandic origin, representing a variant form of Saldís through metathesis or folk etymology. The name is composed of the Old Norse elements sól (sun) and dís (goddess), ultimately yielding the meaning "sun goddess." While Saldís derives from salr (room, hall) + dís (goddess), Sóldís replaces the first element with the more recognizable sól, reflecting a common pattern of assimilation to familiar words. Etymology Both elements of Sóldís trace back to Proto-Germanic. Sól comes from Proto-Germanic *sōl ("sun"), with cognates in Old English sōl, Gothic sauil, and modern English sun. The second element dís originates from Proto-Germanic *dīsiz ("goddess"), which in turn derives from Proto-Indo-European *dʰéh₁s ("holy one, deity"). In Old Norse mythology, dís carried religious connotations, often linked to guardian spirits or female deities. Cultural Significance The name aligns with traditional Nordic naming conventions that combine natural elements (sun, moon, earth) with words for gods or goddesses, creating uplifting and symbolic compound names. In Iceland, names incorporating dís are common exclusively as female given names. Sóldís can be interpreted poetically as "sun-goddess," evoking imagery of light and divinity in Norse—and broader Germanic—tradition. Usage Sóldís is also attested in Faroese, where it follows the same etymology and genealogy. Both Iceland and the Faroe Islands record standardized matronymic forms: For the son of Sóldís, the surname is Sóldísarson; for a daughter, Sóldísardóttir. The name remains rare outside these linguistic communities. Meaning: "sun goddess" (from Old Norse sól, "sun" + dís, "goddess") Origin: Icelandic, Faroese (variation of Saldís) Typical Region: Iceland, Faroe Islands Type: Feminine given name