Meaning & Story
A feminine form of Alvin or Alwin, from the Germanic elements alf (elf) and wine (friend), meaning elf friend or noble friend.
Alvina is a name with a quietly magical quality — an elf friend, in the old Germanic tradition where elves represented wisdom and otherworldly grace. It has a vintage, slightly formal charm that's finding new appreciation as classic names make their comeback. For a pet, Alvina suits a wise, slightly otherworldly cat who seems to understand things humans don't, or a dignified older dog with a regal, gentle bearing.