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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. Cora78%
  2. Nora78%
  3. Claire78%
  4. Audrey74%
  5. Lydia73%
  6. Cecilia72%
  7. Arianna71%
  8. Lucy71%
  9. Amelia67%
  10. Sofia67%

Bottom 10

  1. Ariana46%
  2. Mia55%
  3. Harper55%
  4. Layla55%
  5. Naomi59%
  6. Stella60%
  7. Charlotte63%
  8. Violet63%
  9. Olivia66%
  10. Sadie66%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Lucy95%
  2. Lydia92%
  3. Cecilia89%
  4. Sofia87%
  5. Nora85%
  6. Cora84%
  7. Audrey83%
  8. Olivia82%
  9. Claire81%
  10. Amelia79%

Bottom 10

  1. Ariana64%
  2. Layla66%
  3. Violet70%
  4. Harper73%
  5. Arianna74%
  6. Stella74%
  7. Charlotte77%
  8. Mia78%
  9. Naomi78%
  10. Amelia79%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Claire83%
  2. Amelia78%
  3. Cecilia77%
  4. Nora76%
  5. Violet74%
  6. Arianna73%
  7. Mia71%
  8. Lucy70%
  9. Audrey70%
  10. Layla70%

Bottom 10

  1. Harper48%
  2. Ariana51%
  3. Sofia60%
  4. Stella62%
  5. Naomi63%
  6. Lydia67%
  7. Sadie67%
  8. Olivia67%
  9. Cora69%
  10. Lucy70%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Cecilia75%
  2. Lucy75%
  3. Audrey74%
  4. Lydia73%
  5. Amelia70%
  6. Nora70%
  7. Olivia69%
  8. Charlotte69%
  9. Sofia68%
  10. Sadie66%

Bottom 10

  1. Ariana55%
  2. Harper57%
  3. Arianna58%
  4. Stella58%
  5. Mia60%
  6. Layla62%
  7. Naomi63%
  8. Cora65%
  9. Violet65%
  10. Sadie66%
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