Erlend

Erlend is a masculine given name of Scandinavian origin. It is used primarily in Norway, with additional presence in Iceland and Sweden. The name has medieval roots and appears in Old Norse sources, though the precise meaning is uncertain. It is commonly considered to be derived from an early Norse form such as Erlendr, but scholarly interpretations vary.

Notable people with the name include Erlend Loe (born 1969), a Norwegian author known for his novel Naiv. Super, and Erlend Øye (born 1975), a Norwegian musician and member of the groups Kings of Convenience and The Whitest Boy Alive. The name is perceived in Nordic cultures as traditional and distinctly Nordic, and it remains a recognizable given name in Norway and neighboring regions.

Variants of Erlend include Erland, which is used in some Nordic languages as an alternative form or spelling. The name can also appear in anglicized contexts, and similar names such as Erland or Erlendr may be encountered in historical or literary references.