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Alvina

Alvina is a girl's name of German origin meaning “elf friend.” In 2024 it was given to 20 girls in the United States.

Alvina at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
German · English & American
Meaning
“elf friend”
Also spelled
Alvin

About the name Alvina

Alvina belongs to the German and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “elf friend” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Alvin.

In the United States, Alvina first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #236 in 1883, and in 2024 20 babies received the name — 10,480 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alvina in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#236 in 1883
Peak year
1917
Babies named Alvina in 2024
20
Total since 1880
10,480

Alvina in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#1965 in 2007
Babies named Alvina in 2025
5
Total since 1996
165

Spellings & short forms

Alvin

Similar names

More names from the German shelf:

LindaGermanKarenGermanEmmaGermanAliceGermanEllaGermanLouiseGermanAnneGermanEdithGerman

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alvina mean?

Alvina means “elf friend” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Alvina a boy or girl name?

Alvina is a girl name. In 2024, 20 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alvina?

Alvina comes from the German and English & American tradition. It is also spelled Alvin.

How popular is the name Alvina?

Alvina first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #236 in 1883, and 20 babies were given the name in 2024.

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