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Origin: British

Meaning: Elf; Magical being; Friend; Wine

If you feel like your baby has a magical, otherworldly aura, Elven might be just the mystical moniker for them. It is a masculine name of British origin that means “elf,” “magical being,” or “friend.” Both a surname and given name, it came to England in the 11th century and is a variation of Elwin or Alwin. Each of these Old English names has the base of oelf, which means “wine,” “friend,” or “elf.” With your sweet baby Elven, you’re sure to have a lifelong friend.