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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. Maurice91%
  3. Clarence91%
  4. Eugene90%
  5. Gene90%
  6. Ernest88%
  7. George87%
  8. Ray85%
  9. Frank85%
  10. Louis85%

Bottom 10

  1. Marvin50%
  2. Donald53%
  3. Clyde54%
  4. Calvin55%
  5. Arnold55%
  6. Alvin57%
  7. Harold59%
  8. Milton59%
  9. Leonard60%
  10. Herbert62%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Ernest96%
  2. George96%
  3. Fred96%
  4. Lester96%
  5. Eugene96%
  6. Elmer96%
  7. Gene96%
  8. Leroy96%
  9. Louis96%
  10. Maurice96%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonard63%
  2. Arnold66%
  3. Milton71%
  4. Herbert71%
  5. Clyde71%
  6. Harold74%
  7. Roland75%
  8. Marvin76%
  9. Francis76%
  10. Jack77%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Leon96%
  2. Alfred96%
  3. Ray96%
  4. George96%
  5. Raymond96%
  6. Joe96%
  7. Maurice92%
  8. Gilbert90%
  9. Elmer89%
  10. Jack88%

Bottom 10

  1. Donald48%
  2. Warren50%
  3. Calvin51%
  4. Franklin53%
  5. Leonard54%
  6. Cecil56%
  7. Milton60%
  8. Billy63%
  9. Harvey64%
  10. Edward64%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Alfred79%
  2. Clarence76%
  3. Ernest76%
  4. Louis76%
  5. Gene76%
  6. Eugene76%
  7. Elmer75%
  8. Lester75%
  9. Edward75%
  10. Franklin74%

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold42%
  2. Herbert46%
  3. Harold47%
  4. Jack47%
  5. Leonard49%
  6. Roland50%
  7. Clyde53%
  8. Earl53%
  9. Bernard53%
  10. Joe54%
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