Save Gender Masculine Usage Ancient Scandinavian [1] Meaning & History From the Old Norse elements alfr "elf" and vinr "friend". Family Tree·DetailsRelated Names Other Languages & CulturesAlboin, Alfwin, Alwin(Ancient Germanic) Ælfwine(Anglo-Saxon) Alwin(Dutch) Alvin, Elvin(English) Alwin(German) Alvin(Swedish) Categories elven folk, elves, friendship Sources & References Viking Answer Lady Webpage, available from https://www.vikinganswerlady.com/ONNames.shtml. Entry updated February 4, 2020 ·