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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Tonya87%
  2. Andre87%
  3. Amy83%
  4. Angela81%
  5. Lisa79%
  6. Michelle79%
  7. Michele79%
  8. Yolanda78%
  9. Christy78%
  10. Stacey78%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad46%
  2. Tina48%
  3. Jennifer50%
  4. Tracy52%
  5. Nina55%
  6. Melissa57%
  7. Mario57%
  8. Wesley57%
  9. Gina57%
  10. Tara57%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Christy96%
  2. Monica96%
  3. Veronica95%
  4. Tonya95%
  5. Andre95%
  6. Yolanda95%
  7. Troy93%
  8. Amy93%
  9. Brian93%
  10. Rodney92%

Bottom 10

  1. Jennifer64%
  2. Tina67%
  3. Shannon68%
  4. April69%
  5. Tracy70%
  6. Chad71%
  7. Dawn73%
  8. Jill74%
  9. Nina74%
  10. Marc75%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Amy96%
  2. Andre96%
  3. Angela96%
  4. Lisa93%
  5. Tonya92%
  6. Shawn88%
  7. Shane88%
  8. Heidi88%
  9. Melanie86%
  10. Michelle86%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad42%
  2. Darren47%
  3. Jason47%
  4. Tina53%
  5. Tamara53%
  6. Gina53%
  7. Bradley54%
  8. Tara54%
  9. Jennifer54%
  10. Brian56%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Amy82%
  2. Monica78%
  3. Lisa76%
  4. Christy75%
  5. Veronica75%
  6. Jaime74%
  7. Darren73%
  8. Bradley73%
  9. Tracey73%
  10. Angela71%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane47%
  2. Shawn47%
  3. Marc50%
  4. Eric50%
  5. Mario52%
  6. Tina54%
  7. Heidi55%
  8. Erik55%
  9. Gina57%
  10. Chad58%
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