The baby name Alviss is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AL-viss (English approx. /ˈælvɪs/).
Alviss is Norse in Origin.
The baby name Alviss is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AL-viss (English approx. /ˈælvɪs/).
Alviss is Norse in Origin.
Alviss is a masculine name from Old Norse Alvíss, composed of al- “all” and víss “wise,” thus “all-wise.” The figure Alvíss appears in the Poetic Edda (Alvíssmál) as a dwarf renowned for knowledge, who seeks to wed Thor’s daughter; Thor delays him with riddling questions until sunrise, when the dwarf turns to stone. The name therefore carries associations of encyclopedic wisdom, quick wits, and the peril of hubris.
As a personal name, it was rare in medieval Scandinavia, functioning mainly as a mythic epithet. Modern usage is sporadic but recognized in Icelandic and Norse-revival circles, and it surfaces in fantasy literature and gaming. Principal forms include Alvíss (Icelandic), Alviss (Anglicized), and Alvis (simplified; also a common Latvian given name likely borrowed from the Norse). Not to be confused with Venetian Alvise, a form of Louis.
Alviss is a rare find. Our records hold just 39 recorded uses, spread over 9 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,093 | 19 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Alviss is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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