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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. Alfred96%
  2. Jeanette96%
  3. Janet96%
  4. Renee93%
  5. Lonnie92%
  6. Maurice91%
  7. Yvonne91%
  8. Clarence91%
  9. Penny91%
  10. Jacqueline90%

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy42%
  2. Johnny42%
  3. Hailey43%
  4. Zoe43%
  5. Tommy43%
  6. Max43%
  7. Billie44%
  8. Ivan44%
  9. Chad46%
  10. Zoey46%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Penny96%
  2. Tanner96%
  3. Ernest96%
  4. Cooper96%
  5. Peyton96%
  6. Vivian96%
  7. Christy96%
  8. Austin96%
  9. Christopher96%
  10. Doris96%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl52%
  2. Ivan52%
  3. Tristan59%
  4. Dylan60%
  5. Johnny60%
  6. Ariel60%
  7. Destiny60%
  8. Marilyn60%
  9. Aubrey60%
  10. Melody60%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Yvonne96%
  2. Amy96%
  3. Denise96%
  4. Mariah96%
  5. Leon96%
  6. Jesus96%
  7. Alfred96%
  8. Theresa96%
  9. Teresa96%
  10. Elsie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada42%
  2. Chad42%
  3. Alexander42%
  4. Chase42%
  5. Max43%
  6. Kendra43%
  7. Dean43%
  8. Carla43%
  9. Whitney44%
  10. Destiny44%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Mabel82%
  2. Arlene82%
  3. Terry82%
  4. Amy82%
  5. Bailey82%
  6. Darrell81%
  7. Lonnie81%
  8. Darlene81%
  9. Nancy81%
  10. Evelyn81%

Bottom 10

  1. Ivan42%
  2. Arnold42%
  3. Connie42%
  4. Constance42%
  5. Maggie43%
  6. Hailey43%
  7. Karl44%
  8. Zoe44%
  9. Tommy45%
  10. Barbara46%
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