Elvira

Pronunciation: [ ehlv-EYER-uh ]

Boy Name #32,261 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Elvira is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ehlv-EYER-uh.

Parents who love the name Elvira often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,261
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Elvis #1171 Elvin #1508

Nicknames

Elv Ely Elvie Elviie

Also a Girl Name

Elvira is also used as a girl name, ranked #2277.

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Similar Names

Elizabeth Ella Ellen Elsie Eliza Eleanor Elva Elnora

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elvira

Is Elvira a boy or girl name?

Elvira is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32261. As a girl name, it is ranked #2277. Elvira is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Elvira?

Elvira is pronounced ehlv-EYER-uh.

How popular is the name Elvira?

Elvira is currently ranked #32261 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Elvira?

Common nicknames for Elvira include Elv, Ely, Elvie, and Elviie.

Is Elvira a common or rare name?

Elvira is an uncommon name, ranked #32261 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Elvira

Elvira is a boy name .

Is Elvira a boy or girl name? Elvira is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,261 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,277. Elvira is more commonly used as a girl name.

Elvira is currently ranked #32,261 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Elvira include Elv, Ely, Elvie, and Elviie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Elvira include Elvis, Elvin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.