Name:
Alvin
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English
Meaning:
Alvin comes from the Old English word 'Elfwine', which is a combination of two words, 'elf' which means 'elf', and 'wine' which means 'friend'. In Latin, the name Alvin has a totally different meaning, that being fair skinned.
Pronunciation:
AL-vin
The Five Elements:
Fire
Famous Alvin:
Alvin Banks : football player
Alvin Garrett : football player
Alvin Lucier : composer
Alvin Morman : baseball player
Alvin Sims : basketball player
Alvin Toffler : author