Alvilda
Meaning of Alvilda
Alvilda, pronounced al-VIL-duh (/ælˈvɪldə/), derives from Old Norse roots alfr (“elf”) and vǫl (“battle”), placing it among names that conjure mythic contests of woodland spirits. Yet its crisp consonants and flowing vowels carry the measured grace of a Hafez quatrain, blending Norse legend with a hint of Persian lyricism. U.S. Social Security records from 1912 to 1927 note no more than a dozen newborn Alvildas per year—peaking at rank 465—and never rising above the mid-500s, a rarity so pronounced that meeting another Alvilda on the playground remains as unlikely as spotting a real elf. This analytical snapshot underscores the name’s discreet charm: deeply rooted in myth, elegantly lyrical, and exquisitely distinctive.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as al-VIL-duh (/ælˈvɪldə/)
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