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Alfie

Boy Name day: October 26
Alfie is a short form of Alfred: on birth records it is written Alfred (243,730 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Alfred page. Also a short form of Alfredo, Alfonso, Alfreda.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: 'Elf counsel'.
From Old English 'Aelfred', combining 'aelf' (elf) and 'raed' (counsel).

Name day for Alfie

October 26

Why this day? Alfie is a short form of Alfred, and shares its name day.

Alfie is celebrated in the United States and Germany on October 26; France on December 12.

The story of the name Alfie

Alfie is a short form of Alfred. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — 'Elf counsel', and shares its name day, October 26.

On birth records, Alfie is rarely written as such: the Alfies are Alfreds (243,730 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Alfred page. Alfie is also a short form of Alfredo, Alfonso, Alfreda.

Frequently asked questions about Alfie

What does Alfie mean?

Alfie is a short form of Alfred, which means 'Elf counsel'.

When is Alfie's name day?

October 26, together with Alfred: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Alfie a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Alfred.

Alfie's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 4/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 10/10
Need for attention 2/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Alfred96%
  2. Lonnie92%
  3. Maurice91%
  4. Clarence91%
  5. Eugene90%
  6. Gene90%
  7. Ernest88%
  8. Jesus88%
  9. Manuel88%
  10. Andrew87%

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy42%
  2. Johnny42%
  3. Tommy43%
  4. Max43%
  5. Ivan44%
  6. Chad46%
  7. Dylan47%
  8. Marvin50%
  9. Oscar50%
  10. Jim50%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Tanner96%
  2. Ernest96%
  3. Cooper96%
  4. Austin96%
  5. Christopher96%
  6. Darrell96%
  7. Micheal96%
  8. Johnathan96%
  9. David96%
  10. George96%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl52%
  2. Ivan52%
  3. Tristan59%
  4. Dylan60%
  5. Johnny60%
  6. Miles61%
  7. Leonard63%
  8. Max65%
  9. Jimmy66%
  10. Arnold66%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Leon96%
  2. Jesus96%
  3. Alfred96%
  4. Jose96%
  5. Andre96%
  6. Abraham96%
  7. Ray96%
  8. George96%
  9. Raymond96%
  10. Joe96%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad42%
  2. Alexander42%
  3. Chase42%
  4. Max43%
  5. Dean43%
  6. Karl47%
  7. Darren47%
  8. Preston47%
  9. Jason47%
  10. Reginald48%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Darrell81%
  2. Lonnie81%
  3. Corey80%
  4. Alfred79%
  5. Trevor79%
  6. Jerome77%
  7. Matthew77%
  8. Manuel77%
  9. Clarence76%
  10. Kevin76%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Arnold42%
  3. Karl44%
  4. Tommy45%
  5. Herbert46%
  6. Everett47%
  7. Sean47%
  8. Shane47%
  9. Harold47%
  10. Jack47%
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