All true or white; foreign
A name of Spanish and Germanic origin, likely derived from the Visigothic name Allovera. It is often interpreted as meaning 'all true' or 'white,' though some etymologists link it to the Germanic element 'al' (all) and 'wer' (true).
About 119 girls were named Elvira in 2025.
Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet
Danish tightrope walker and tragic figure
Character played by Michelle Pfeiffer in Scarface · Scarface
Horror hostess played by Cassandra Peterson · Movie Macabre
Spanish coloratura soprano and teacher of Maria Callas
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Elvira — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
