Elvire
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Elvire
The name Elvire means "elf counsel" or "elf strength," derived from the Old Spanish and Gothic elements *albiz* (elf) and *rīks* (ruler/strength).
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Etymology
The name Elvire means "elf counsel" or "elf strength," derived from the Old Spanish and Gothic elements *albiz* (elf) and *rīks* (ruler/strength). It is primarily used in French and Spanish cultures, often associated with Christian contexts via Saint Elvira (a 4th-century martyr), and gained literary prominence through Molière's character in *Dom Juan*.
Elvire currently ranks #4,640 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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