Elvira
el-VYEER-ah
Popularity
#2280
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
27,155
Peak Year
#592 in 1920
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
The origin of Elvira is uncertain, but it is believed to be of Visigothic origin, possibly derived from the Germanic elements *ala* meaning 'all' and *wer* meaning 'true' or 'defending'.
Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Elvira Hancock
Fictional character from the film Scarface
Elvira Popescu
Romanian-French actress and theatre director
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