Names Categorized "elven folk"

Aafje is a Dutch feminine given name, originally a diminutive form. Its etymology is twofold: in Dutch, it is traditionally considered a diminutive of Agatha, while in West Frisian it is a diminutive of names beginning w...

Ælfflæd is an Old English female name from Anglo-Saxon England, composed of the elements ælf meaning "elf" and flæd, possibly meaning "beauty". The name thus signifies "elf-beauty" or "beautiful as an elf". It was borne...

Ælfgar is an Anglo-Saxon masculine personal name, composed of the Old English elements ælf (elf) and gar (spear), thus meaning "elf spear." It is the Old English form of the name Algar, which shares the same etymological...

Ælfgifu is an Anglo-Saxon feminine personal name derived from the Old English elements ælf "elf" and giefu "gift". Many women of note bore this name during the Anglo-Saxon period. One notable bearer was the first wife of...

Ælfgyð is an Old English feminine name composed of the elements ælf 'elf' and guð 'battle', thus meaning 'elf-battle'. This name was borne by several notable women in Anglo-Saxon England. It is a variant spelling of Ælfg...

Ælfheah is an Old English masculine given name, derived from the elements ælf "elf" and heah "high". The name thus carries a literal meaning of "elf-high" or "noble elf," reflecting common Anglo-Saxon naming conventions...

Ælfnoð is an Old English masculine given name, formed from the elements ælf "elf" and noð "boldness, daring". The name thus means "elf-boldness" or "bold as an elf", reflecting a common Germanic naming tradition of combi...

Ælfric is an Anglo-Saxon masculine given name, derived from the Old English elements ælf "elf" and ric "ruler, king". It is a cognate of the Germanic name Alberich. The name was common in Anglo-Saxon England, and various...

Ælfsige is an Old English masculine name derived from the elements ælf "elf" and sige "victory", thus meaning "elf victory" or "victorious elf." It is characteristic of the Anglo-Saxon naming tradition, where compounds o...

Ælfstan is an Old English masculine given name, derived from the elements ælf "elf" and stan "stone". The name thus carries the poetic meaning of "elf-stone," possibly connoting strength or protection associated with myt...

Ælfswiþ is an Old English feminine personal name dating from the Anglo-Saxon period. It belongs to the common Germanic naming tradition of combining two meaningful elements, often celebrating desirable qualities or super...

Etymology and MeaningÆlfþryð is an Old English feminine name composed of two elements: ælf meaning "elf" and þryþ meaning "strength". Thus, the name signifies "elf strength". It is the original Old English form from whic...

Ælfthryth is an Old English feminine given name, the variant of Ælfþryð (see Elfreda). The root of the name lies in the elements ælf "elf" and þryþ "strength", combining to mean "elf-strength". The original form Ælfþryð...

Ælfweard is an Old English masculine name meaning "elf guardian," derived from the elements ælf "elf" and weard "guardian." The name reflects the Anglo-Saxon tradition of combining supernatural beings with protective con...

Ælfwig is an Old English masculine name composed of the elements ælf 'elf' and wig 'war, battle', thus meaning 'elf-battle' or 'battle with elves'. The name is found in pre-Norman England and belongs to the tradition of...

Ælfwine is an Old English masculine given name derived from the elements ælf "elf" and wine "friend", thus meaning "elf-friend". This name reflects the Anglo-Saxon tradition of compounding meaningful elements to create p...

Ælfwynn is an Old English feminine name meaning “elf joy,” derived from the elements ælf “elf” and wynn “joy.” The name is historically significant as that of the daughter of Æðelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, who briefly r...

Ailill is a male given name of Old Irish origin, prominent in Irish mythology and early medieval history. Its meaning is commonly interpreted as “elf” or “beauty,” though the exact nuance remains debated by scholars.Etym...

Alba is a feminine given name used in Catalan, French, Italian, and Spanish, but its etymology is far from straightforward. The name actually derives from two distinct historical names, Alba 2 and Alba 3, one of Latin or...

Alba 3 is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, originally a short form of names beginning with the element alb meaning "elf" (from Proto-Germanic *albaz). This element was common in early Germanic personal names, of...

Alberic is a variant of the Old German name Alberich, itself derived from the elements alb ("elf") and rih ("ruler, king"), thus meaning roughly "elf-ruler."Historical BearersThe name was borne by two prominent Lombard d...

Alberich is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German elements alb meaning "elf" and rih meaning "ruler, king", thus signifying "elf king" or "elf ruler". The name is closely related to the Ol...

Alberico is the Italian form of Alberich, derived from the Old German elements alb 'elf' and rih 'ruler, king'.Historical BearersThe name Alberico was borne by two Lombard dukes of Spoleto in the 10th century, as well as...

Alboin is a Germanic given name derived from the Old German elements alb meaning "elf" and wini meaning "friend." It is a cognate of the Old English name Ælfwine, which combines similar elements etymologically related to...

Alf is a short form of the name Alfred, commonly used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries. The root name Alfred is of Old English origin, derived from the elements ælf "elf" and ræd "counsel, advic...

Alf 1 is a masculine given name of Old Norse origin, derived from the element alfr meaning "elf." In Norse legend, Alf was the name of a king who pursued the reluctant maiden Alfhild (from alfr "elf" and hildr "battle")....

Alfarr is an Old Norse given name of masculine gender. It is the original Old Norse form of Alvar, which is now used in Swedish and other Scandinavian languages. The name is composed of two elements: alfr meaning "elf" a...

Alfbern is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, composed of the elements alb meaning "elf" and bern meaning "bear." The combination of these two root words is typical of many Old High German names, which frequently...

Alfhard is a given name of Germanic origin, formed from the elements alb meaning "elf" and hart meaning "hard, firm, brave, hardy." The name thus conveys a sense of "elf-strength" or "brave as an elf," reflecting the med...

Alfher is an Old German name composed of the elements alb “elf” and heri “army.” This formation makes it a cognate of Alvar, which derives from the Old Norse Alfarr (from alfr “elf” and herr “army”). Like many old German...

Alfhild is a Scandinavian feminine name derived from the Old Norse Alfhildr, composed of the elements alfr meaning "elf" or "fairy" and hildr meaning "battle" – hence "elf battle." The name is borne by several legendary...

Alfhildr is an Old Norse feminine name, the original form of the more modern Swedishvariant Alfhild. It is composed of the elements alfr ("elf") and hildr ("battle"), thus conveying the meaning "elf-battle" or "battle el...

Alfie is a popular given name in English-speaking countries, primarily used as a diminutive of Alfred. However, it can also serve as a nickname for Alfonso or stand alone as an independent first name or surname.Etymology...

Alfr is an Old Norse masculine name that directly derives from the alfr element meaning "elf". In Norse mythology and Germanic folklore, elves were considered supernatural beings with magical powers, beauty, and ambivale...

Alfred is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the Old English name Ælfræd, which combines the elements ælf ("elf") and ræd ("counsel, advice")—thus meaning "elf counsel." The name is a rare survival fr...

Alfreda is the feminine form of Alfred, used primarily in English, German, Italian, and Polish.Etymology and BackgroundThe name ultimately derives from Old English Ælfræd, composed of the elements ælf meaning "elf" and r...

Alfredo is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the Old English name Alfred, which means “elf counsel” from the elements ælf “elf” and ræd “counsel”. This popular masculine name spread across the Romance language...

Alfvin is an Old Norse masculine given name, derived from the elements alfr meaning "elf" and vinr meaning "friend". It is a cognate of the Anglo-Saxon name Ælfwine, which shares the same etymological roots. The name bel...

Alfwin is a Germanic masculine given name, representing a variant of Alboin. Ultimately derived from the Common Germanic elements alb "elf" and wini "friend", Alfwin shares its etymology with the Old English Ælfwine and...

Algar is a masculine given name of Old English origin, derived from the elements ælf meaning "elf" and gar meaning "spear," thus signifying "elf spear." This name belongs to a class of Anglo-Saxon compound names that oft...

Algautr is an Old Norse masculine name formed from the elements alfr ('elf') and gautr ('Geat', a member of a North Germanic tribe). The name therefore means 'elf-Geat' or 'Geatish elf'. It is a rare but historically att...

Alger is a given name and surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name Algar. The root name Algar itself means "elf spear," from the elements ælf ("elf") and gar ("spear"). After the Norman Conqu...

Algot is a Swedish masculine given name, a form of Algautr, which itself derives from an Old Norse name. The name Algautr is composed of the elements alfr meaning "elf" and gautr meaning "Geat", referring to a North Germ...

Alphege is the Middle English form of the Old English name Ælfheah. The name Ælfheah is derived from the elements ælf 'elf' and heah 'high', thus meaning 'elf-high' or 'high elf'.Historical SignificanceAlphege is best kn...

Alv is a Norwegian masculine given name, directly taken from the Old Norse word alfr meaning “elf” or “supernatural being.” It functions both as a standalone name and as a short form of compound names like Toralv that co...

Alva is a feminine name used in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish. It is the feminine form of Alf 1, which derives from Old Norse alfr meaning "elf." The name thus shares its root with the legendary figure Alfhild, a maiden...

Alvar is a masculine given name used primarily in Estonian and Swedish contexts. It originates from the Old Norse name Alfarr, which is composed of the elements alfr meaning "elf" and herr meaning "army, warrior." Thus,...

Alvena is a feminine given name that serves as a latinate variant of the name Alvin. While it may be encountered as a place name – notably for a village in Saskatchewan, Canada – its primary use as a first name draws on...

Alvilda is a Danish feminine name, a form of Alfhild. The name ultimately derives from the Old Norse elements alfr "elf" and hildr "battle", giving the meaning "elf-battle" or "supernatural battle". In Scandinavian legen...

Alvilde is the Norwegian form of Alfhild, a name rooted in Old Norse mythology and legend. It derives from the Old Norse name Alfhildr, composed of the elements alfr ("elf") and hildr ("battle"), thus carrying the meanin...

Alvin is a male given name used in English and Swedish, among other cultures. It originated as a medieval form of several Old English names, primarily Ælfwine, Æðelwine, and Ealdwine. The name was revived in the 19th cen...

Alvina is an English feminine given name that primarily functions as the female counterpart of Alvin. The name Alvin itself has complex roots, ultimately derived from medieval forms of several Old English names, most not...

Alwilda is a Latinized form of Alfhild. This name is famously associated with a legendary female Scandinavian pirate, also known as Awilda, who is a central figure in Norse mythology and medieval chronicles.EtymologyAlwi...

Etymology and Origin Alwin is a Dutch and German given name, representing a contracted form of Adalwin. Adalwin itself derives from the Old German elements adal "noble" and wini "friend", making Alwin's meaning "noble fr...

Alwine is a German feminine given name, serving as the feminine form of Alwin. Ultimately, the name traces back to the proto-Germanic elements adal meaning "noble" and wini meaning "friend". This etymology connects it to...

Arwen is a female name invented by J. R. R. Tolkien for his Middle-earth legendarium. It appears in the fictional language Sindarin, composed of the elements *ara- ("noble") and gwen ("maiden"), thus meaning "noble maide...

Auberon is a name from Arthurian legend and the Carolingian Cycle, best known as the name of the fairy king in the 13th-century epic Huon de Bordeaux. It is derived from a diminutive form of Auberi, an Old French form of...

Aubrey is a unisex English name, originally of French and Germanic origin. It derives from Auberi, an Old French form of Alberich, which was brought to England by the Normans. The name Alberich combines the Germanic elem...

Elba (Italian: isola d'Elba) is a Mediterranean island in Tuscany, Italy, and is also used as a given name, primarily in Spanish-speaking contexts. The name Elba is possibly a Spanish variant of Alba 3, which itself is a...

Elfa is an Icelandic feminine given name, derived as the female equivalent of the Old Norse name Alf. Its root meaning, via the element alfr, is "elf" — a supernatural being in Germanic folklore. The name sits within a b...