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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. Alfred96%
  2. Jeanette96%
  3. Maurice91%
  4. Clarence91%
  5. Eugene90%
  6. Gene90%
  7. Ernest88%
  8. George87%
  9. Evelyn87%
  10. Marie86%

Bottom 10

  1. Billie44%
  2. Alice46%
  3. Lillie47%
  4. Marvin50%
  5. Mae52%
  6. Donald53%
  7. Clyde54%
  8. Calvin55%
  9. Arnold55%
  10. Alvin57%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Ernest96%
  2. Vivian96%
  3. Doris96%
  4. George96%
  5. Fred96%
  6. Lester96%
  7. Eugene96%
  8. Elmer96%
  9. Gene96%
  10. Leroy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alice61%
  2. Billie63%
  3. Leonard63%
  4. Viola65%
  5. Ethel66%
  6. Arnold66%
  7. Pearl68%
  8. Lillie68%
  9. Edith68%
  10. Anna70%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Leon96%
  2. Alfred96%
  3. Elsie96%
  4. Jeanette96%
  5. Margie96%
  6. Lorraine96%
  7. Marguerite96%
  8. Marie96%
  9. Ruth96%
  10. Lillian96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada42%
  2. Maxine48%
  3. Donald48%
  4. Warren50%
  5. Calvin51%
  6. Franklin53%
  7. Leonard54%
  8. Sidney55%
  9. Cecil56%
  10. Billie57%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Mabel82%
  2. Arlene82%
  3. Evelyn81%
  4. Jeanette79%
  5. Alfred79%
  6. Joyce77%
  7. Lucille77%
  8. Clarence76%
  9. Pauline76%
  10. Ernest76%

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold42%
  2. Billie46%
  3. Herbert46%
  4. Harold47%
  5. Jack47%
  6. Johnnie47%
  7. Ada48%
  8. Jean49%
  9. Alice49%
  10. Leonard49%
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