Eyvind
Old Norse · Boy
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About the name Eyvind
Eyvind is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements "ei" (ever) and "vindr" (friend), meaning "eternal friend" or "ever-friend." The name is primarily used in Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish cultures with roots in Norse pagan tradition, and has historical significance through notable bearers like the 10th-century Norwegian king Eyvind Skáldaspillir.
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Etymology
Eyvind is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements "ei" (ever) and "vindr" (friend), meaning "eternal friend" or "ever-friend." The name is primarily used in Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish cultures with roots in Norse pagan tradition, and has historical significance through notable bearers like the 10th-century Norwegian king Eyvind Skáldaspillir.
Eyvind currently ranks #490 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1951.
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