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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. Andre87%
  2. Brent72%
  3. Derrick72%
  4. Brian72%
  5. Scott72%
  6. Rodney71%
  7. Eric69%
  8. Erik68%
  9. Darren67%
  10. Shawn67%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad46%
  2. Mario57%
  3. Wesley57%
  4. Jason61%
  5. Lance62%
  6. Marc62%
  7. Bradley65%
  8. Jeremy66%
  9. Darren67%
  10. Shawn67%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Andre95%
  2. Troy93%
  3. Brian93%
  4. Rodney92%
  5. Scott89%
  6. Brent89%
  7. Lance89%
  8. Derrick87%
  9. Mario87%
  10. Jason85%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad71%
  2. Marc75%
  3. Shane77%
  4. Shawn77%
  5. Eric78%
  6. Erik79%
  7. Wesley80%
  8. Darren82%
  9. Jeremy83%
  10. Jason85%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Andre96%
  2. Shawn88%
  3. Shane88%
  4. Eric77%
  5. Scott77%
  6. Mario77%
  7. Derrick75%
  8. Jeremy74%
  9. Rodney74%
  10. Erik72%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad42%
  2. Darren47%
  3. Jason47%
  4. Bradley54%
  5. Brian56%
  6. Lance57%
  7. Wesley61%
  8. Troy62%
  9. Marc69%
  10. Brent70%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Darren73%
  2. Bradley73%
  3. Brian69%
  4. Jason68%
  5. Rodney67%
  6. Lance67%
  7. Jeremy65%
  8. Brent65%
  9. Scott65%
  10. Troy65%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane47%
  2. Shawn47%
  3. Marc50%
  4. Eric50%
  5. Mario52%
  6. Erik55%
  7. Chad58%
  8. Derrick62%
  9. Wesley64%
  10. Andre64%
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