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.

It can be theorized that the name has its origin in the Proto-Norse roots (*auja-, *-winduR) held to mean 'gift' and 'winner', respectively.

Notable people with the name include:


 * Even Benestad, documentary film director
 * Even Erlien, politician
 * Even Hansen, civil servant and politician
 * Even Johansen, musician
 * Even Lange, economic historian
 * Even Pellerud, football player and coach
 * Even Stormoen, actor
 * Even Wetten, speed skater

Characters
 * Even Bech Næsheim, a recurring character in the Norwegian TV show Skam