Eivind
Eivind or Eyvind is a Norwegian masculine given name of Norse origin, the meaning being “happy warrior”. The name ranks as the 77th. most common male name in Norway. Eyvind is a lesser used variant of the name. The name Eivind is also used in Denmark and Sweden, and as Eyvindur in Iceland, but to a lesser extent than in Norway. Other variations of the same name are Øyvind and Even.
Famous people named Eivind/Eyvind
- Eyvind Hellstrøm, Norwegian chef
- Eivind Reiten, Norwegian economist and former politician
- Eivind Groven, Norwegian composer
- Eivind Aarset, Norwegian guitarist
- Eyvind Johnson, Swedish author
- Eyvind Skeie, Norwegian writer
- Eivind Gullberg Jensen, Norwegian conductor
- Eyvind Earle, American illustrator
- Eyvind Wichmann, Physicist
See also
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