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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. Sebastian85%
  2. Theodore85%
  3. Abraham81%
  4. Oliver80%
  5. Levi79%
  6. Cora78%
  7. Dominic78%
  8. Nora78%
  9. Claire78%
  10. Elias76%

Bottom 10

  1. Ariana46%
  2. Charlie52%
  3. Leo53%
  4. Skylar53%
  5. Miles54%
  6. Nolan55%
  7. Mia55%
  8. Harper55%
  9. Layla55%
  10. Owen58%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Cooper96%
  2. Julian96%
  3. Sebastian96%
  4. Theodore95%
  5. Lucy95%
  6. Oliver93%
  7. Grayson93%
  8. Carter93%
  9. Jackson92%
  10. Dominic92%

Bottom 10

  1. Miles61%
  2. Ariana64%
  3. Layla66%
  4. Owen69%
  5. Violet70%
  6. Harper73%
  7. Skylar73%
  8. Wyatt74%
  9. Charlie74%
  10. Arianna74%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Abraham96%
  2. Noah86%
  3. Claire83%
  4. Charlie79%
  5. Amelia78%
  6. Cecilia77%
  7. Nora76%
  8. Micah75%
  9. Violet74%
  10. Oliver74%

Bottom 10

  1. Harper48%
  2. Damian49%
  3. Ariana51%
  4. Grayson51%
  5. Maxwell52%
  6. Miles52%
  7. Liam54%
  8. Nolan54%
  9. Luke55%
  10. Jackson55%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Sebastian76%
  2. Theodore76%
  3. Cecilia75%
  4. Lucy75%
  5. Audrey74%
  6. Cooper74%
  7. Grayson73%
  8. Carson73%
  9. Lydia73%
  10. Julian71%

Bottom 10

  1. Everett47%
  2. Charlie48%
  3. Owen51%
  4. Leo51%
  5. Abraham52%
  6. Ariana55%
  7. Wyatt55%
  8. Josiah56%
  9. Miles57%
  10. Harper57%
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