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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. Jeannette96%
  2. Morris91%
  3. Horace90%
  4. Otis89%
  5. Ollie88%
  6. Earnest88%
  7. Hubert87%
  8. Nettie87%
  9. Antoinette87%
  10. Mamie86%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lizzie48%
  3. Percy49%
  4. Cleo49%
  5. Luther53%
  6. Opal53%
  7. Rosie53%
  8. Jewel53%
  9. Fay54%
  10. Estella55%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Louie96%
  2. Mable96%
  3. Murray96%
  4. Willis96%
  5. Ben96%
  6. Rudolph96%
  7. Ramona96%
  8. Ollie96%
  9. Roscoe96%
  10. Buddy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Percy55%
  2. Fay61%
  3. Lola62%
  4. Opal64%
  5. Fern64%
  6. Jewel65%
  7. Cleo65%
  8. Elva66%
  9. Lizzie66%
  10. Faye69%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Harriet96%
  2. Bernadine96%
  3. Ruthie96%
  4. Buddy96%
  5. Mollie96%
  6. Mamie96%
  7. Jeannette96%
  8. Susie96%
  9. Jeannine96%
  10. Harriett96%

Bottom 10

  1. Virgil45%
  2. Luther45%
  3. Estella49%
  4. Dick53%
  5. Julius54%
  6. Percy55%
  7. Elvira56%
  8. Melba58%
  9. Homer59%
  10. Dewey59%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Mable87%
  2. Jeannine86%
  3. Blanche81%
  4. Willis81%
  5. Nannie81%
  6. Susie81%
  7. Myrna80%
  8. Jeannette79%
  9. Bert79%
  10. Earnest76%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola43%
  2. Johnie47%
  3. Cleo48%
  4. Iva49%
  5. Inez50%
  6. Lizzie50%
  7. Conrad50%
  8. Amos50%
  9. Willard51%
  10. Ruthie52%
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