Gender Masculine

Meaning & History

From the Old Norse name Alfarr, formed of the elements alfr "elf" and herr "army, warrior".

Related Names

Rootsalfr + herr
Other Languages & CulturesAlfher(Germanic) Elvar(Icelandic) Alfarr(Old Norse)
Surname DescendantAlvarsson(Swedish)
User SubmissionsÀlvar, Alvar

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   upper class   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   serious  

Name Days

Estonia: September 24
Finland: September 24
Sweden: June 21

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Entry updated December 7, 2022