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Elvina

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Pronounced el-VEE-nah /ɛlˈvi.nɑ/High

Meaning: A feminine form of Elwin/Alvin — from the Old English aelf, 'elf', + wine, 'friend', hence 'an elf friend; a noble friend'Low

In 30 seconds: An elf friend; a noble friend: Elvina is English. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA feminine form of Elwin/Alvin — from the Old English aelf, 'elf', + wine, 'friend', hence 'an elf friend; a noble friend'
U.S. rank (2025)#12280 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,605

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elvina is a feminine form of Elwin/Alvin — from the Old English aelf, 'elf', + wine, 'friend', hence 'an elf friend; a noble friend'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'el-VEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage revival name. Rare, an-elf-friend at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Elvina joins the Old English aelf, 'elf', and wine, 'friend', hence 'an elf friend; a noble friend' — a lyrical, vintage name (said 'el-VEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Elvina — English etymology

Variations

ElvineAlvinaElwina

Nicknames

Elvie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elvina mean?

Elvina is English — 'an elf friend; a noble friend' (aelf + wine), a feminine form of Elwin.

How do you pronounce Elvina?

It's said el-VEE-nah /lvi.n/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elvina a boy or girl name?

Elvina is a girl's name.

How popular is Elvina?

Elvina is a very rare name in the U.S.

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