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Alvin
AL-vihn
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A male given name of Old English origin, meaning "elf friend", also the name of several towns in the United States.
"Alvin, Texas was named after a railway employee."
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_____, Texas was named after a railway employee.
Etymology
From Old English Ælfwine, made up of ælf ("elf") + wine ("friend").