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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. Penelope91%
  2. Jude85%
  3. Willa83%
  4. Bennett83%
  5. Solomon83%
  6. Simon81%
  7. Tobias81%
  8. Camilla80%
  9. Ellis80%
  10. Amir79%

Bottom 10

  1. Phoenix42%
  2. Genesis42%
  3. Nova42%
  4. Kali42%
  5. Zayden42%
  6. Maverick43%
  7. Aria43%
  8. River43%
  9. Holden45%
  10. Millie46%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Penelope96%
  2. Ali96%
  3. Tucker96%
  4. Amir96%
  5. Camilla96%
  6. Emmett96%
  7. Clark95%
  8. Rory94%
  9. Karter93%
  10. Graham92%

Bottom 10

  1. Phoenix50%
  2. Luna50%
  3. River50%
  4. Holden52%
  5. Maverick53%
  6. Iris55%
  7. Aria56%
  8. Genesis57%
  9. Willow57%
  10. Kali59%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Harmony96%
  2. Noelle96%
  3. Abel95%
  4. Penelope93%
  5. Josie91%
  6. Noel89%
  7. Jude86%
  8. Ellis86%
  9. Millie86%
  10. Serenity85%

Bottom 10

  1. Xander42%
  2. Maverick42%
  3. Zander42%
  4. Kali42%
  5. King42%
  6. Axel43%
  7. Nova45%
  8. Londyn46%
  9. London46%
  10. Scarlett46%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Camilla79%
  2. Penelope75%
  3. Beau74%
  4. Noelle72%
  5. Blair72%
  6. Emmett72%
  7. Willa71%
  8. Jude71%
  9. Harmony71%
  10. Lucia71%

Bottom 10

  1. Phoenix42%
  2. River44%
  3. Kali45%
  4. Genesis46%
  5. Scarlett47%
  6. Millie47%
  7. Maverick48%
  8. Nova48%
  9. Rowan49%
  10. Finn49%
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