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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. Janette96%
  2. Rene96%
  3. Jacquelyn90%
  4. Rosetta86%
  5. Francine86%
  6. Polly86%
  7. Ron85%
  8. Trudy85%
  9. Bernadette85%
  10. Frankie85%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Garry42%
  3. Rudy45%
  4. Jeannie45%
  5. Freddy47%
  6. Byron50%
  7. Dwayne51%
  8. Matt52%
  9. Timmy52%
  10. Joey52%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Tammie96%
  2. Rodger96%
  3. Rosetta96%
  4. Tommie96%
  5. Perry96%
  6. Darrel96%
  7. Fredrick96%
  8. Donnie96%
  9. Ron96%
  10. Gerard96%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis51%
  2. Byron62%
  3. Van64%
  4. Darwin65%
  5. Kurt68%
  6. Myra68%
  7. Shelley69%
  8. Garry69%
  9. Deloris70%
  10. Daphne72%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Therese96%
  2. Janette96%
  3. Margarita96%
  4. Bernadette96%
  5. Teddy96%
  6. Teri96%
  7. Rosetta96%
  8. Francine96%
  9. Rene96%
  10. Polly96%

Bottom 10

  1. Van47%
  2. Brad48%
  3. Darwin49%
  4. Janis51%
  5. Byron51%
  6. Karla53%
  7. Rickey53%
  8. Rick53%
  9. Dwayne55%
  10. Rex55%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Tammie86%
  2. Perry81%
  3. Shari81%
  4. Ron81%
  5. Janette79%
  6. Cary79%
  7. Rae77%
  8. Rosetta76%
  9. Sherrie76%
  10. Darla76%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Freddy45%
  3. Jeannie47%
  4. Timmy47%
  5. Joni49%
  6. Kurt49%
  7. Jayne49%
  8. Garry50%
  9. Darwin50%
  10. Roxanne51%
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