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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. Sebastian85%
  2. Theodore85%
  3. Abraham81%
  4. Oliver80%
  5. Levi79%
  6. Dominic78%
  7. Elias76%
  8. Cooper74%
  9. Carson74%
  10. Julian74%

Bottom 10

  1. Leo53%
  2. Miles54%
  3. Nolan55%
  4. Owen58%
  5. Everett59%
  6. Colton59%
  7. Jaxon59%
  8. Lucas62%
  9. Josiah62%
  10. Carter62%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Cooper96%
  2. Julian96%
  3. Sebastian96%
  4. Theodore95%
  5. Oliver93%
  6. Grayson93%
  7. Carter93%
  8. Jackson92%
  9. Dominic92%
  10. Lucas90%

Bottom 10

  1. Miles61%
  2. Owen69%
  3. Wyatt74%
  4. Everett74%
  5. Nolan77%
  6. Noah81%
  7. Josiah81%
  8. Leo82%
  9. Colton84%
  10. Elias85%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Abraham96%
  2. Noah86%
  3. Oliver74%
  4. Cooper73%
  5. Elias72%
  6. Leo72%
  7. Everett72%
  8. Levi70%
  9. Theodore69%
  10. Sebastian68%

Bottom 10

  1. Damian49%
  2. Grayson51%
  3. Maxwell52%
  4. Miles52%
  5. Liam54%
  6. Nolan54%
  7. Luke55%
  8. Jackson55%
  9. Lucas57%
  10. Carter57%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Sebastian76%
  2. Theodore76%
  3. Cooper74%
  4. Grayson73%
  5. Carson73%
  6. Julian71%
  7. Elias70%
  8. Oliver70%
  9. Dominic70%
  10. Maxwell69%

Bottom 10

  1. Everett47%
  2. Owen51%
  3. Leo51%
  4. Abraham52%
  5. Wyatt55%
  6. Josiah56%
  7. Miles57%
  8. Luke58%
  9. Nolan60%
  10. Levi60%
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