Find out how popular the first name Alvinia has been for the last 5 years (from 1977 to 1981) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Alvinia by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Alvinia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1981, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Alvinia.

The history of the first name Alvinia

The name Alvinia has its origins in the Latin language and culture, tracing back to the late Roman era around the 3rd to 5th centuries AD. It is derived from the Latin word "alvus," which means "belly" or "womb." The name likely originated as a feminine form of the masculine name Alvinius or Alvinus, which were themselves derived from the Latin word for "belly."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus, who mentions an individual named Alvinia in his work "Rerum Gestarum" (History of Rome) from the 4th century AD. This suggests that the name was already in use during the later years of the Roman Empire.

In the Middle Ages, the name appears to have been relatively uncommon, with few notable historical figures bearing it. However, in the 16th century, an Italian noblewoman named Alvinia Contarini, born in 1522 in Venice, gained some prominence for her involvement in the arts and patronage of artists during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, a French scholar and philosopher named Alvinia de la Porte, born in 1635, made contributions to the fields of epistemology and ethics, publishing several influential works during her lifetime.

During the 19th century, an English actress and singer named Alvinia Wynne, born in 1818, achieved notable success on the London stage, performing in various plays and operas of the time.

More recently, in the 20th century, a Brazilian artist named Alvinia Ruiz, born in 1920, gained recognition for her vibrant and colorful abstract paintings, which were exhibited in galleries throughout South America.

It is worth noting that while the name Alvinia has a long and varied history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to many other given names, perhaps due to its somewhat unusual origin and meaning related to the belly or womb.

Data source

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