Alvar Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alvar Name at a Glance

Name	Alvar
Meaning	An Old English name meaning elf army. Alvar appeared in the 1086 Domesday Book; was revived in mid-20th century. Newscaster Alvar Liddell.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Alvar Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alvar means “An Old English name meaning elf army. Alvar appeared in the 1086 Domesday Book; was revived in mid-20th century. Newscaster Alvar Liddell”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alvar Name Origin

Our database records Alvar under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alvar a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alvar is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alvar

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