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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

Bottom 10

  1. Starla43%
  2. Scotty43%
  3. Chandra43%
  4. Kandy45%
  5. Sunshine45%
  6. Lucretia45%
  7. Aja47%
  8. Niki48%
  9. Shanon52%
  10. Christal53%

Love potential for Alfie

Professional potential for Alfie

Bottom 10

  1. Barbra46%
  2. Theron50%
  3. Ursula50%
  4. Lucretia52%
  5. Tammi53%
  6. Kenyatta55%
  7. Shad55%
  8. Racquel56%
  9. Catrina56%
  10. Tory57%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Tresa82%
  2. Cristy81%
  3. Malissa81%
  4. Annemarie80%
  5. Ami80%
  6. Brook79%
  7. Deena79%
  8. Jamey78%
  9. Sharla77%
  10. Nicola77%

Bottom 10

  1. Tamar42%
  2. Erich42%
  3. Siobhan45%
  4. Kandy45%
  5. Sunshine45%
  6. Scotty45%
  7. Shanika46%
  8. Kisha47%
  9. Janell49%
  10. Starla49%
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