English · Boy name
Alvin
“elf friend”
About the name Alvin
Alvin comes from the Old English name Aelfwine, formed from aelf, ‘elf’, and wine, ‘friend’. The name survived the Norman Conquest only rarely and was revived in the English-speaking world in modern times. Bearers include Alvin York, the American soldier decorated with the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Meuse-Argonne offensive of the First World War, and the dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey.
- Meaning
- elf friend
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AL-vin(2 syl.)
Middle names for Alvin
- Alvin James
- Alvin Ray
- Alvin Thomas
- Alvin Lee
- Alvin Scott
Questions about Alvin
- What does Alvin mean?
- Alvin is an English name meaning "elf friend".
- How do you pronounce Alvin?
- Alvin is pronounced AL-vin, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Alvin?
- Variants of Alvin include Alvyn, Alven.
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