Even (given name)
Even is a Norwegian given name coming from Old Norse Eivindr (existing as Eivindur in Iceland). Another common name derived from Old Norse Eivindr is the Norwegianized Eivind. Eivind, and variants such as Øyvind, are products of the "name renaissance" in Norway, where in the 1800s Old Norse names were plucked from historical sources and given a Norwegianized spelling, cf. Sigurd from Old Norse Sigurðr.[1]
It can be theorized that the name has its origin in the Proto-Norse roots (*auja-, *-winduR) held to mean 'gift' and 'winner', respectively. Even is a somewhat common name in Norway. Notable people with the name include:
- Even Benestad, documentary film director
- Even Erlien, politician
- Even Hansen, civil servant and politician
- Even Hammer Holmboe, politician
- Even Johansen, musician
- Even Lange, economic historian
- Even Pellerud, football player and coach
- Even Stormoen, actor
- Even Wetten, speed skater
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