Alva: Name day
Name day
The name Alva is celebrated on different name days across several countries according to the provided information. The designated name day for Alva occurs on February 11th in the United States. In Finland, the celebration takes place shortly thereafter on February 21st, and Swedes observe Alva’s name day in the late summer on September 3rd.
Alva History Origin and Vibe
Alva is a historically complex name, derived from Old Norse meaning "elf warrior" or connected to Irish etymologies meaning "bright." In the United States, it saw early use primarily as a male name, but it has largely shifted toward use as a rare, vintage feminine choice today. Globally, the name functions as a historically unisex option, though modern usage favors the female gender, particularly in Scandinavia and parts of Europe. The mood associated with Alva is one of concise, vintage elegance, projecting a quiet strength and refined simplicity. Its short, vowel-heavy structure gives it an attractive, subtle versatility appealing to modern tastes.
Name Day List: Alva
Name Day List - similar names (Alva)
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Estonia | 10 | January | Talva, Talve, Talvi |
 Spain | 19 | February | Álvaro, Conrado, Almudina, Gabino, Gabina |
| Spain | 18 | March | Narciso, Salvador de la Horta |
 USA | 18 | March | Cyril, Cyrilla, Grover, Salvador, Salvatore, Sibyl, Sybil, Sybilla |
 Sweden | 14 | May | Halvar, Halvard |
 Latvia | 10 | June | Anatols, Bitite, Genoveva, Malva, Merida |
| Sweden | 21 | June | Alf, Alvar |
| Latvia | 27 | June | Malva, Malvine, Malvis |
| Spain | 6 | August | Salvador |
| Latvia | 6 | September | Balva, Magnuss, Maigonis |
| Estonia | 24 | September | Alvar, Alver, Alvo |
 Finland | 24 | September | Alvar, Auno |
 Austria | 22 | November | Cäcilia, Salvator |
| Latvia | 23 | December | Balva, Viktorija |