Which body approves new Icelandic first names?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Personal Names Committee (Mannanafnanefnd)
- Step 1: Icelandic law has rules on names. Step 2. The committee keeps a register. Answer: The Personal Names Committee (Mannanafnanefnd), which checks them against Icelandic grammar. Why not the others: The other bodies do not do this.
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