Alvin

Alvin Meaning & Origin

About Alvin
The name Alvin is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English name Ælfwine, which combines the elements "ælf" meaning "elf" and "wine" meaning "friend." Therefore, the name Alvin can be interpreted as "friend of the elves" or "elf friend." It is a name that conveys a sense of connection and affinity with the mystical and magical world of elves.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alvin are male.

Alvin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 7.43% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALFN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A4105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L V IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈælvɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alvin in Braille

Here's how to represent Alvin in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alvin in braille

How to Spell the Name Alvin in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alvin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alvin in sign language

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