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