Elvira Shepard

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elvira Shepard — Germanic
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elvira Shepard is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Elvira is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Elvira is a female given name. It is believed to have first been recorded in medieval Spain; some sources state that it is likely of Germanic (Gothic) origin. In the Balkans, Elvira is popular among Bosniaks, Croats, and Slovenes in the former Yugoslav nations. It is also popular among Albanians. The name is also written as Alvira in the region. The region also has a male equivalent to the name: Elvir. Elvira Menéndez (died 921), daughter of Hermenegildo Gutiérrez and wife of Ordoño II of León Elvira of Castile, Queen of León (965–1017) Elvira of Castile, Queen of Sicily (c. The surname Shepard: Shepherd is a surname, cognate of the English word "Shepherd". Several common spelling variations exist, including Shepperd, Sheperd, Shephard, Sheppard, and Shepard. Surname Adaline Shepherd (1883–1950), American composer Alan Shepherd (1935–2007), British motorcycle Grand Prix road racer Alfred Shepherd (1893–1917), Australian fighter ace Amba Shepherd (born 1991), Australian singer Ann Shepherd (1910–2002), American actress born Shaindel Kalish Briana Shepherd (born c. 1987), Western Australian journalist, reporter and news presenter, former New York City Ballet dancer Chandler Shepherd (bo. Elvira is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Elvira reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Elvira

Germanic

Elvira is a female given name. It is believed to have first been recorded in medieval Spain; some sources state that it is likely of Germanic (Gothic) origin. In the Balkans, Elvira is popular among Bosniaks, Croats, and Slovenes in the former Yugoslav nations. It is also popular among Albanians. The name is also written as Alvira in the region. The region also has a male equivalent to the name: Elvir. Elvira Menéndez (died 921), daughter of Hermenegildo Gutiérrez and wife of Ordoño II of León Elvira of Castile, Queen of León (965–1017) Elvira of Castile, Queen of Sicily (c.

Surname: Shepard

English

Shepherd is a surname, cognate of the English word "Shepherd". Several common spelling variations exist, including Shepperd, Sheperd, Shephard, Sheppard, and Shepard. Surname Adaline Shepherd (1883–1950), American composer Alan Shepherd (1935–2007), British motorcycle Grand Prix road racer Alfred Shepherd (1893–1917), Australian fighter ace Amba Shepherd (born 1991), Australian singer Ann Shepherd (1910–2002), American actress born Shaindel Kalish Briana Shepherd (born c. 1987), Western Australian journalist, reporter and news presenter, former New York City Ballet dancer Chandler Shepherd (bo.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Elvira is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Elvira by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Elvira Shepard

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Elvira Shepard:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Elvira?
The first name Elvira originates from Germanic. Elvira is a female given name. It is believed to have first been recorded in medieval Spain; some sources state that it is likely of Germanic (Gothic) origin. In the Balkans, Elvira is popular among Bosniaks, Croats, and Slovenes in the former Yugoslav nations. It is also popular among Albanians. The name is also written as Alvira in the region. The region also has a male equivalent to the name: Elvir. Elvira Menéndez (died 921), daughter of Hermenegildo Gutiérrez and wife of Ordoño II of León Elvira of Castile, Queen of León (965–1017) Elvira of Castile, Queen of Sicily (c.
When was Elvira most popular?
The name Elvira reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Shepard?
The surname Shepard originates from English. Shepherd is a surname, cognate of the English word "Shepherd". Several common spelling variations exist, including Shepperd, Sheperd, Shephard, Sheppard, and Shepard. Surname Adaline Shepherd (1883–1950), American composer Alan Shepherd (1935–2007), British motorcycle Grand Prix road racer Alfred Shepherd (1893–1917), Australian fighter ace Amba Shepherd (born 1991), Australian singer Ann Shepherd (1910–2002), American actress born Shaindel Kalish Briana Shepherd (born c. 1987), Western Australian journalist, reporter and news presenter, former New York City Ballet dancer Chandler Shepherd (bo.
What are the origins of the name Elvira Shepard?
The name Elvira Shepard combines two different traditions: the first name Elvira has Germanic roots, while the surname Shepard originates from English.
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