Alva

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Leeloo1233 · 05/07/2021 17:19

What do you think of this female name mostly given in Scandinavia?

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Pinkandpink · 05/07/2021 17:39

drpet49
Yes same here

wanderedlonelyasacloud · 05/07/2021 17:37

I love it, I know a little Alva and think it's a wonderful name

drpet49 · 05/07/2021 17:36

I think vulva.

ArchbishopOfBanterbury · 05/07/2021 17:32

I think I'd put an R on the end for a boy. Without, its lovely, but definitely seems feminine to my ear.

ThePearlOfDumbarton · 05/07/2021 17:31

Well, I think it's really pretty so it's a yes vote from me for a girl but a no for a boy, it just doesnt sound unisex to me!

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Leeloo1233 · 05/07/2021 17:29

Google says it's the feminine form of the name Alf and means 'elf' but it can also be considered unisex which is why it is becoming really popular.

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ThePearlOfDumbarton · 05/07/2021 17:27

I see it means Elf in Scandinavian countries.

Interesting. The name Elva is also used in Ireland. I only know two so it's not exactly common but it is used. Elva is also lovely imo and has that norse /gaelic vibe

Comedycook · 05/07/2021 17:23

Sounds like an electronics brand to me...although I still like it!

ThePearlOfDumbarton · 05/07/2021 17:22

Its meaning in Irish is noble or bright.
What's its meaning in Scandinavian

ThePearlOfDumbarton · 05/07/2021 17:21

I like it, it's so international.
Alba is Spanish - dawn
Alva is Irish as well as Scandinavian (ailbhe)

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