Elva

EHL-vuh

Icelandic and Danish form of Alf, anglicized form of Ailbhe, Irish

"bright, light, white; elf"

Elva Origin and Meaning

The name Elva is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "bright, light, white; elf".

Elva is a multicultural choice, being both an anglicization of the Irish Ailbhe and an feminine form of the name Alf, meaning "elf". Popular in the US at the beginning of the 20th century, it remaining in the charts until the '70s, but it has not been given since. The alternative form Alva has faired slightly better, while in Ireland, Ailbhe remains the preferred spelling. Nevertheless, Elva combines the sounds of Elsa, Ella, Eva, and Ever and may also appeal to those expecting a baby at Christmas.

Elva Rank in US Top 1000

# 991 in the US

Elva Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1082 on Nameberry

Elva Popularity

• 1082 Nameberry 2024

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Famous People Named Elva

• Elva Hsiao Taiwanese pop singer
• Elva Elizabeth Goulbourne Jamaican Olympic long jumper
• Elva Dryer American Olympic runner
• Elva Roscoe Kendall male U.S. Congressman from Kentucky
• Elva Ruby Connes Miller American novelty singer
• Elva Nampeyo American studio potter
• Elva Dornan daughter of actor Jamie Dornan & musician Amelia Warner

Elva in Pop Culture

• Elva character in the Inheritance Cycle books by Christopher Paolini