Alvin
From Old English elements meaning "elf" and "friend", or related to supernatural beings as friends and companions.
Meaning and origin
Alvin developed from medieval Old English names, particularly Ælfwine, Æðelwine, and Ealdwine, which combined elements referring to elves and nobility with meanings of friend or companion.
How to pronounce Alvin
| English (US) | AL-vin /ˈælvɪn/ |
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