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I immediately think of Elvira Mistress of the Dark, a TV hostess of horror films, and the song Elvira by the Oak Ridge Boys. I don't even listen to country music, but this song was so popular, everyone knew it. One of my great grandmother was named Ida Elvira.

I met an Elvira (pronounced el-vhye-ruh) around my age. She just graduated high school. It never really fit her tbh, it's very old fashioned (idk how popular it is in Spanish speaking countries though, she was Hispanic). Sort of gives me Southern vibes while also reminding me of elves. I could also picture it on a Hispanic grandma.

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I don't mind old fashioned names but I really don't like the sound of this one for some reason. Maybe the "vira" just reminds me of the word "virus"?

I have a soft spot for Elvira as my great-grandmother's name was Elvi, the Finnish short form of the name. And I only like the pronunciation el-VEE-ra/EL-vee-ra.

I’ve never cared for it, it does seem very old fashioned and more like the heroine of an opera than a real person. The standard pronunciation in my language is the one you like.

It's very lovely and elegant in my opinion.

I think it’s pretty, it gives me the same kinda vibe as Sylvia, old-fashioned yet glamorous. I know a girl called Elvie (not short for anything) and I always loved her name.

I've never met an Elvira, but all the productions of Blithe Spirit I've seen have used the VEER version. I love it on stage, but for everyday use I think it would be a bit much. Elvira should have at least one maid; I can't see her doing the laundry and the dishes. And in today's world, she'd have to.

It's old-fashioned in my country as well, but it's not that bad. It's rather appealing. I didn't know it is used outside Spanish-speaking countries as well, which surprises me.

I have a colleague named Elvira (with the VEER pronunciation) who is originally from Belarus. I think it’s a pretty name and might yet make a comeback.

I love Elvira and pronounce it the way you do. It's darkly glamorous, and Elvy is an adorable nickname.

I don't like it at all

I really like it! I do think it's old-fashioned but in a stylish way. Very elegant and charming.