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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Ron85%
  2. Gregg83%
  3. Ed82%
  4. Neal82%
  5. Perry81%
  6. Stewart81%
  7. Nelson79%
  8. Kelvin78%
  9. Fredrick78%
  10. Gerard78%

Bottom 10

  1. Garry42%
  2. Rudy45%
  3. Freddy47%
  4. Byron50%
  5. Dwayne51%
  6. Matt52%
  7. Timmy52%
  8. Darwin53%
  9. Brad56%
  10. Kenny56%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Rodger96%
  2. Perry96%
  3. Darrel96%
  4. Fredrick96%
  5. Ron96%
  6. Gerard96%
  7. Kelvin96%
  8. Nelson96%
  9. Teddy96%
  10. Doug96%

Bottom 10

  1. Byron62%
  2. Van64%
  3. Darwin65%
  4. Kurt68%
  5. Garry69%
  6. Matt72%
  7. Rudy73%
  8. Brad75%
  9. Randal76%
  10. Laurence76%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Teddy96%
  2. Rodger92%
  3. Gerard86%
  4. Ron86%
  5. Sammy84%
  6. Stewart84%
  7. Timmy83%
  8. Perry81%
  9. Doug80%
  10. Bradford80%

Bottom 10

  1. Van47%
  2. Brad48%
  3. Darwin49%
  4. Byron51%
  5. Rickey53%
  6. Rick53%
  7. Dwayne55%
  8. Rex55%
  9. Kelvin60%
  10. Rocky60%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Perry81%
  2. Ron81%
  3. Kelvin76%
  4. Dewayne76%
  5. Ed75%
  6. Bret74%
  7. Monte74%
  8. Gregg73%
  9. Gerard72%
  10. Rodger72%

Bottom 10

  1. Freddy45%
  2. Timmy47%
  3. Kurt49%
  4. Garry50%
  5. Darwin50%
  6. Rudy51%
  7. Randal54%
  8. Kirk54%
  9. Byron54%
  10. Van54%
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