Noble, white, or elf-friend
Elvie is primarily a diminutive of names such as Elva, Elvira, or Alva. It carries roots suggesting nobility or supernatural 'elf' wisdom from Germanic origins, and 'white' or 'bright' from Latin and Irish influences. It was most popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Early American blues singer and guitarist
Early 20th-century professional baseball player