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. "Even" is a somewhat common name in Norway. Notable people with the name include: Characters