Erlingsson

Erlingsson is a Norwegian and Icelandic name.

Origin and meaning

The name is a patronymic and means son of Erling . The female equivalent in Icelandic is Erlingsdóttir ( daughter of Erling ).

Name bearer

• Alv Erlingsson († 1290), Norwegian feudal man, baron and jarl
• Bjarne Erlingsson († 1313), Norwegian feudal man and baron
• Magnus V (Norway) (actually Magnus Erlingsson; 1156–1184), King of Norway from 1161 to 1184
• Vidkunn Erlingsson (* around 1255; † 1302), Norwegian knight
• Þorsteinn Erlingsson (1858–1914), Icelandic writer