Meaning & History
Eyvindur is the Icelandic form of the Old Norse name Øyvind. The name ultimately derives from Eyvindr, which is composed of the elements ey meaning "island" or "good fortune" and vindr possibly meaning "victor" or "warrior". Thus, Eyvindur can be interpreted as "island victor" or "good fortune victor".
Among notable Icelandic bearers, the most famous is Fjalla-Eyvindur (1714–1783), a legendary outlaw whose life is chronicled in Icelandic folklore. He is the subject of the play Fjalla-Eyvindur by Jóhann Sigurjónsson. Another notable is Eyvindur P. Eiríksson (born 1935), an Icelandic writer. The name remains in use in Iceland, where it is considered a classic name.
In other Scandinavian languages, the name takes various forms: Eivind and Øivind in Norwegian, Ejvind in Danish, and Even also in Norwegian. All share the same Old Norse root Eyvindr.
- Meaning: "island victor" or "good fortune victor"
- Origin: Old Norse (via Icelandic form)
- Type: Given name
- Usage regions: Iceland
- Related forms: Eivind, Øyvind, Ejvind, Even
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Eyvindur