What origin is the name Elphin?

Elphin comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Elphin a popular name?

Elphin is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Elphin?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Elphin — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Elphin Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Q: Is Elphin a rare name?

Yes. Elphin does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Elphin

Boy

english

2 syllables

Elphin is an english boy's name meaning "Elphin is known as the "legendary son of Gwyddno." This name brings to mind ancient stories and a sense of magical heritage, perfect for a special child.".

Elphin is a boy name of english origin meaning "Elphin is known as the "legendary son of Gwyddno." This name brings to mind ancient stories and a sense of magical heritage, perfect for a special child.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Elphin is known as the "legendary son of Gwyddno." This name brings to mind ancient stories and a sense of magical heritage, perfect for a special child.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Elphin

Very rare in US records

What does Elphin mean?

Elphin is a boy name of english origin meaning "Elphin is known as the "legendary son of Gwyddno." This name brings to mind ancient stories and a sense of magical heritage, perfect for a special child.".

Is Elphin a rare name?

Yes. Elphin does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Elphin

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Elphin means "Elphin is known as the "legendary son of Gwyddno." This name brings to mind ancient stories and a sense of magical heritage, perfect for a special child." — these names share that spirit.