Elvira

Girl

Origin: Spanish · Gothic, Arabic, Germanic

Meaning

“white or true”

Cultural Notes

Elvira has Visigothic origins from the elements "al" (all) and "wer" (true); the name is associated with the horror hostess character Elvira Mistress of the Dark.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1980s
Community likes: 9

Famous People Named Elvira

  • Elvira Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson), Elvira Madigan

Variants & Spellings

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