Elwin
EL-win
Popularity
#6539
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
5,161
Peak Year
#150 in 1926
First Recorded
1882
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Elwin is an English name derived from the Old English elements 'ælf' (elf) and 'wine' (friend), meaning 'elf friend'.
Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Verrier Elwin
British anthropologist and tribal activist in India
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