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Feminine
Swedish
Meaning & History
Elvy is a Swedish female given name, originally a short form of Elvira. In Sweden, it has been used as an independent name since the early 20th century. The root name Elvira ultimately derives from a Visigothic name, possibly composed of elements meaning 'happy' or 'spear' combined with 'friendly, agreeable, true'. It was borne by members of the royal families of León and Castile during the Middle Ages.
The name Elvy is mainly used in Sweden and has a soft, melodic sound. It is phonetically similar to the Finnish form Elvi and shares its origins with other Scandinavian variants such as Elviira and Elwira (a Tatar form).
- Meaning: Swedish short form of Elvira
- Origin: Gothic via Spanish Elvira
- Type: Given name (feminine)
- Usage region: Sweden
Related Names
Sources: Wiktionary — Elvy