Elvire
Meaning of Elvire
Elvire is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. It has origins in multiple languages, including Italian, German, and French. In Italian, it is pronounced as el-VEE-reh (/ɛl.ˈvi.re/), while in German, it is pronounced as EL-vee-ruh (/ˈɛl.vi.ʁə/). The French pronunciation of Elvire is el-VEER (/ɛl.viʁ/). This name also has a variation, Elvira. Throughout history, Elvire has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States. It was most popular in the early 1900s when it ranked as high as 1793 in 1902 and had occasional appearances on the lists until the 1920s. The name Elvire carries an elegant and sophisticated charm that would be perfect for any little girl.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as el-VEE-reh (/ɛl.ˈvi.re/)
German
- Pronunced as EL-vee-ruh (/ˈɛl.vi.ʁə/)
French
- Pronunced as el-VEER (/ɛl.viʁ/)
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Notable People Named Elvire
| Elvire De Greef, also known as Tante Go or Auntie Go, was a key member of the Comet Escape Line in World War II, helping to exfiltrate people from occupied Belgium through France to Spain, particularly Allied airmen. |
| Elvire Murail, also known as Moka, is a French writer famous for her youth books and comes from a family of renowned artists. |
