Meaning: From several older names involving friendship
The story
Alvin developed from more than one Old English name, involving elf, noble or old with friend. A Scandinavian route also exists, so elf friend is not the only possible explanation.
Nicknames
- Al
- Alvie
Spellings & variants
- Alwin
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
Origins
Alvin comes from English.
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