The name, given by the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee (UK-APC) in 1961, is descriptive of the smooth, ice-free surface of this island, which is a useful navigational mark for vessels approaching Bloor Passage from the north.

This article incorporates public domain material from "Smooth Island (Antarctica)".

Geographic Names Information System.

United States Geological Survey.

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