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Elgiva

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Elgiva is the Latinized form of two Old English names:
1. Aethelgifu, meaning “Noble Gift” from “aethel” (noble) and “gifu” (gift).
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2. Aelgifu, meaning “Elf Gift” from “aelf” (elf) and “gifu” (gift).

History:
Both the Old English names of Aethelgifu and Aelgifu were found until the 13th century (often Latinized as Elveva, or Frenchified as Alieve).

Elgiva was revived in 19th century, but it did not catch on.

Pronunciation: ell-giv-ah.

Famous Bearers:
Religious Figures:
St. Elgiva (-944)
Mother of King Edwy and King Edgar. Later a nun.


Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Elgiva


Popularity of Elgiva:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

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