Elvira

Female

Meaning

Foreign And True

Origin

Spanish

Pronunciation

/ɛlˈvɪrə/

Traits associated with the name Elvira:

Dogs named Elvira tend to be loving, hard-working, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Elvira?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy the macabre. Elvira is a popular horror hostess and actress known for her campy style and dark humor.

Is Elvira a good dog name?

Elvira has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Elvira isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

2,743
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2,067
New York City Dog Name Database
1,527
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Elvira is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Elvira was, in the past month, the 3761st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Elvira is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Elvira was viewed 150 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Elvira's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Elvira is most adored in Georgia, Louisiana and South Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arizona, Washington and Ohio.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Elvira.

Most popular breeds named Elvira:

  1. Rottweiler
  2. Chow Chow
  3. Doberman Pinscher
  4. Labrador Retriever
  5. Chihuahua

Elvira is found in these categories:

gothic dog names
gothic

The name is associated with dark, mysterious themes and a famous horror movie hostess.

spanish dog names
spanish

Common female name in Spain, derived from Visigothic "all true".

Dog names like Elvira:

Torch
Paradise on Earth.
Combination Of Ella And Dora
God Is My Oath
Star
My god is a vow
Elvira dog name meaning

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Elvira (Virginia, United States)
My name is Elvira and so is my dog. We love our name, it is unique and without equal.
November 23, 2023 ◆ Translated

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