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Alvy

Boy Name day: December 12
Alvy is a short form of Alvin: on birth records it is written Alvin (160,767 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Alvin page. Also a short form of Alva, Alvera, Alverta.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: Noble friend / elf friend.
From Old English Æthelwine 'noble friend' or Ælfwine 'elf friend', revived in the modern era.

Name day for Alvy

December 12

Why this day? Alvy is a short form of Alvin, and shares its name day.

Alvy is celebrated in the United States on December 12.

The story of the name Alvy

Alvy is a short form of Alvin. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — noble friend / elf friend, and shares its name day, December 12.

On birth records, Alvy is rarely written as such: the Alvys are Alvins (160,767 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Alvin page. Alvy is also a short form of Alva, Alvera, Alverta.

Frequently asked questions about Alvy

What does Alvy mean?

Alvy is a short form of Alvin, which means noble friend / elf friend.

When is Alvy's name day?

December 12, together with Alvin: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Alvy a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Alvin.

Alvy's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 7/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Alvy

Top 10

  1. Benny92%
  2. Kenny90%
  3. Tim88%
  4. Ted86%
  5. Nick86%
  6. Ken85%
  7. Dave85%
  8. Timmy85%
  9. Sammy85%
  10. Terence84%

Bottom 10

  1. Pete42%
  2. Kurt42%
  3. Bradford43%
  4. Stewart48%
  5. Dwight48%
  6. Sherman50%
  7. Randolph50%
  8. Guy52%
  9. Stuart53%
  10. Laurence54%

Love potential for Alvy

Top 10

  1. Sammy87%
  2. Teddy85%
  3. Terrence84%
  4. Terence84%
  5. Ted83%
  6. Benny83%
  7. Ken82%
  8. Tim81%
  9. Timmy80%
  10. Nick80%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt47%
  2. Van50%
  3. Laurence54%
  4. Randal54%
  5. Brad54%
  6. Dwight55%
  7. Randolph57%
  8. Bradford58%
  9. Darwin58%
  10. Guy58%

Professional potential for Alvy

Top 10

  1. Perry80%
  2. Gerard78%
  3. Doug77%
  4. Kent76%
  5. Clay76%
  6. Ron76%
  7. Stuart75%
  8. Bradford75%
  9. Dwight75%
  10. Sherman73%

Bottom 10

  1. Van42%
  2. Byron42%
  3. Brad42%
  4. Rocky42%
  5. Rex46%
  6. Dwayne46%
  7. Darwin48%
  8. Rick53%
  9. Kenny53%
  10. Rickey53%

Crush potential for Alvy

Top 10

  1. Kenny96%
  2. Garry96%
  3. Sammy96%
  4. Freddy96%
  5. Benny96%
  6. Timmy95%
  7. Teddy94%
  8. Matt94%
  9. Ken94%
  10. Rudy92%

Bottom 10

  1. Bradford42%
  2. Kurt42%
  3. Dwight44%
  4. Pete44%
  5. Stuart47%
  6. Stewart49%
  7. Laurence51%
  8. Sherman53%
  9. Kent54%
  10. Guy54%
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