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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. Penelope91%
  2. Willa83%
  3. Camilla80%
  4. Adeline74%
  5. Adalyn74%
  6. Emilia74%
  7. Noelle74%
  8. Elaina71%
  9. Norah71%
  10. Mara71%

Bottom 10

  1. Genesis42%
  2. Nova42%
  3. Kali42%
  4. Aria43%
  5. Millie46%
  6. Lyla47%
  7. Scarlett47%
  8. Aurora48%
  9. Luna48%
  10. Everly50%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Penelope96%
  2. Camilla96%
  3. Noelle92%
  4. Lucia89%
  5. Willa88%
  6. Emilia88%
  7. Hadley87%
  8. Lia86%
  9. Kennedy86%
  10. Ayla86%

Bottom 10

  1. Luna50%
  2. Iris55%
  3. Aria56%
  4. Genesis57%
  5. Willow57%
  6. Kali59%
  7. Nova59%
  8. Aurora61%
  9. Ximena63%
  10. Scarlett65%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Harmony96%
  2. Noelle96%
  3. Penelope93%
  4. Josie91%
  5. Millie86%
  6. Serenity85%
  7. Camilla83%
  8. Alina83%
  9. Adeline83%
  10. Adalyn83%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Nova45%
  3. Londyn46%
  4. Scarlett46%
  5. Genesis47%
  6. Ivy48%
  7. Kinsley51%
  8. Raegan54%
  9. Eliza54%
  10. Athena54%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Camilla79%
  2. Penelope75%
  3. Noelle72%
  4. Willa71%
  5. Harmony71%
  6. Lucia71%
  7. Annabelle71%
  8. Elena70%
  9. Ayla70%
  10. Liliana70%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali45%
  2. Genesis46%
  3. Scarlett47%
  4. Millie47%
  5. Nova48%
  6. Nola49%
  7. Gianna49%
  8. Iris50%
  9. Athena51%
  10. Aria53%
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