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The baby name Elvine is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced el-VEEN (ɛlˈviːn),EL-vine (ɛlˈvaɪn).

Elvine is English, Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, Germanic
Pronunciation: el-VEEN (ɛlˈviːn),EL-vine (ɛlˈvaɪn)

What is the meaning of the name Elvine ?

The baby name Elvine is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced el-VEEN (ɛlˈviːn),EL-vine (ɛlˈvaɪn).

Elvine is English, Germanic in Origin.

Elvine is a feminine given name used in Scandinavian and some Francophone traditions, formed as a variant of Elvina and the feminine counterpart of Elvin/Elwin. It ultimately traces to Old English Ælfwine, built from ælf “elf” and wine “friend,” yielding the meaning “elf-friend.” In Norwegian and Danish, the -e ending signals the feminine, aligning Elvine with other 19th‑century coinages adapting older Germanic roots.

The name appears in Norwegian and Swedish parish registers from the mid‑1800s through the early 1900s, with occasional instances in France and Belgium; it remained rare in the English‑speaking world. Related forms and cognates include Elvina, Elvi (Nordic short form), Elwine/Elwina, and the masculine Elvin, Elwin, Alvin, and Alwin; diminutives such as Vina or Elly sometimes occur. Elvine carries a gentle, folklore‑tinged charm and suits parents seeking a distinctive yet historically grounded alternative to Elvina or Elvira.

Elvine has the following similar or variant Names

Elvine – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
Sweden Girls 2022 #177 3 1,568
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
France Girls 2020 #390 5 3,215
France Boys 2003 #395 3 2,466
CM Girls 0 #461 80 11,671
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,118 24 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986

Elvine is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Sweden
AE
AO
BI

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People also ask about Elvine

Elvine is predominantly a girl's name.
Elvine is a 2 syllable name, pronounced el-VEEN (ɛlˈviːn),EL-vine (ɛlˈvaɪn).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Elvina, Elvyna, Elwina, Alvina, Elvin and Elvyn.
Across languages, Elvine has these equivalents: Ælfwine (Old English, historical form), Alvin (English, male equivalent), Alwin (German/Dutch equivalent), Elvina (common feminine form), Alvina (feminine form with same elements).
Yes — Elvine ranked #177 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Elvine ranks highest in Sweden (#177 in 2022).
Elvine's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #390 in 2020 to #390 in 2020 in France.