Alvin

[ al-vin ]

/ ˈæl vɪn /

a town in S Texas.

a male given name: from Old English words meaning “elf” and “friend.”

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That struck the ACLU—and the judge in the case, Alvin Hellerstein—as a specious argument.
The Detainee Abuse Photos Obama Didn’t Want You To See|Noah Shachtman, Tim Mak|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Paul Rand and Alvin Lustig, the twin titans of mid-century American graphic design.
How Jews Created American Modernism|Andrew Romano|August 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The second is the first generation born in America: people like Julius Shulman, Paul Rand, Alex Steinweiss, and Alvin Lustig.
How Jews Created American Modernism|Andrew Romano|August 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There seems to be no doubt, judging by police files, that he was born Alvin Clarence Thomas, in the state of Arkansas, about 1893.
Portrait of the Consummate Con Man|John Lardner|May 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

By sending gifts (or gift cards) to his favorite stars, Alvin is encouraging a smile at his own expense.
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"He will be so glad to see you back that I'm sure he will think of naught else," assured Alvin.
The Launch Boys' Cruise in the Deerfoot|Edward S. Ellis
They followed Alvin Mead down the icy, dark corridor to Burr's cell door.
Madelon|Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
"The slightest sound will give us away," said Alvin as he took the lead.
The Launch Boys' Cruise in the Deerfoot|Edward S. Ellis
"But, Susan—" and Doctor Alvin's voice again expressed excitement.
Kentucky in American Letters, v. 2 of 2|John Wilson Townsend
Alvin pointed to where the undergrowth, a short distance in advance, was less abundant than in other places.
The Boy Patrol Around the Council Fire|Edward Sylvester Ellis