Noble friend or wise friend
Derived from the Old English elements 'æthel' meaning noble or 'ælf' meaning elf/wise, combined with 'wine' meaning friend. It is a traditional British name that shares roots with Alvin but retains a more vintage, Celtic-adjacent feel.
About 13 boys were named Alwyn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Canadian-British young adult fantasy novelist
American botanist and plant collector
Former Archbishop of Wales
