The nameElvire
Elvire is the French form of Elvira, a girl's name of Spanish origin made famous in France by Lamartine.
- Girl's name
- Spanish
Meaning
Elvire comes from the Spanish Elvira, of Germanic or Visigothic origin, with a debated meaning.
Origin
Spanish. Elvire is also a character in Molière's Dom Juan.
History
Elvire is the beloved woman of Lamartine's Poetic Meditations (1820). The name was given steadily in France in the 20th century.
Popularity of the name Elvire
Elvire in France
Elvire was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 540 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Elvire. Half of all babies named Elvire in France were born before 1951, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Elvire in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elvire mean?
Elvire comes from the Spanish Elvira, of Germanic or Visigothic origin, with a debated meaning.
What is the origin of the name Elvire?
Spanish. Elvire is also a character in Molière's Dom Juan.
Is Elvire a girl's or a boy's name?
Elvire is a girl's name.