Where is Alvis from?

Origins of the name Alvis

Origins Norse Mythology, Latvian

Gender Masculine

Traits include: classic, mature, formal, natural, wholesome, strong, refined, strange

From the Old Norse Alvíss meaning "all wise". In Norse mythology this was the name of a dwarf who was to marry Thor's daughter Thrud. Thor was not pleased with this so he tricked Alvis by asking him questions until the sun rose, at which time the dwarf was turned into stone.

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