Origin, Meaning, And History Of Elvis
Elvis is a name that has Scandinavian roots and means “All-Wise.” The name is related to the Irish Ailbhe and The Irish saint Elvis of Munster. Elvis also means ‘’sage.’’
It’s believed that the name Elvis originated from Alvis in Norse mythology. The name Elvin could also be derived from Alvin, which comes from the Old English words “aelf,” meaning “elf” and “wine,” meaning “friend.”
The phonetic spelling of the name is EL-viss. Another variant of the name is Elwes, which originates from the name Eloise, a variation of the Old French name Héloïse. The German given name Helewidis is the source of this name. The name has origins in the Greek word “o” (helios), which means “sun.” Some other variants of the name are Eloise, Heloise, Eloisa, Heloisa, Elviss, and Melvis. Nicknames like El, Elvo, Elvio can go well with Elvis.
A notable personality to bear this name was Elvis Presley, an American singer of the 1950s and 1960s famous for his singles like “Jailhouse Rock” and “Love Me Tender’’. Popular songs featuring the name Elvis include “Me vs. Maradona vs. Elvis”, a song by Brand New, and “There’s a Guy Down the Chip Shop Thinks He’s Elvis”, a song by Kirsty MacColl.
In popular culture, the name Elvis was used frequently. They include Elvis Brasher, a character in “Kate Brasher,” Elvis in “The Lottery,” and Jesse’s younger half-brother in the film “Free Willy 2 The Adventure Home.”
Other famous personalities who have borne the name include American Singer and Songwriter Elvis Perkins, known for his album Ash Wednesday, former Los Angeles Rams running back in the National Football League Elvis Peacock, former American football defensive back who played for the New York Giants and San Diego Chargers Elvis Patterson, and Columbian boxer Elvis Alvarez, who competes in the flyweight division.
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1 word, 5 letters, 2 vowels, 3 consonants
Short and easy to pronounce
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Elvis On The Popularity Chart
The popularity of the name Elvis gained momentum in the 1980s and reached a peak in the mid-2000s. Check out the graphs below for detailed information.
Popularity Over Time
Elvis reached its peak popularity in 1999 when 361 babies per million shared the name, which went down to 355 in 2007. Have a look at the graph below to understand the popularity trends better.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name witnessed its best ranking of 12,705 in 1983. Although the ranking dropped later, it is still a popular name across the world.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Elvis
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Elvis?
The name Elvis means this name means ‘all wise’ or ‘sage.’
2. What is the origin of the name Elvis?
Elvis has Scandinavian origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Elvis?
Elvis is pronounced as el-vis.
4. What was the female version of Elvis’ name?
The name Elvis is a possible descendant of the surname Elvis, which is a variant of Elwes and a descendant of the feminine Eloise. So, Eloise can be considered to be the feminine form of Elvis.
5. Was Elvis a popular name in the 1930s?
Elvis was a fairly popular name in the US, not just in the 1930s but throughout the 20th century, as it always featured in the top 1000 names list in the country. The name was most popular in the 1950s, and 1957 was its best year so far when it reached its best-ever rank of 312 (1).
6. What are some popular middle names that pair well with Elvis?
If you’re looking for popular middle names for Elvis, there are several similar-sounding two-syllable names that complement it. They include Liam, Noah, and James. If you want biblical names with deep meanings, you may choose Elijah or Benjamin.
References:
- Baby names.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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