Alvis

Norse mythology name

"noble friend, friend of the elves"

Alvis Origin and Meaning

The name Alvis is a boy's name.

Alvis, sometimes spelled Alviss, is a dwarf in Norse mythology who claims to know everything and names all the features of the natural world to show off to Thor, whose daughter Alvis wants to marry. But he gets so caught up in showing off his knowledge that the sun comes up and turns him to stone.

Alvis Rank in US Top 1000

# 987 in the US

Popularity of the name Alvis

• 1515 Nameberry 2020

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Famous People Named Alvis

• Alvis Edgar "Buck" Owens American country singer
• Alvis Russell "Al" Darby American NFL player

The name Alvis in Pop Culture

• Alvis E. Hamilton character in the anime Last Exile
• Alvis character in the video game Xenoblade Chronicles