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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. Janet96%
  2. Renee93%
  3. Yvonne91%
  4. Penny91%
  5. Jacqueline90%
  6. Maria86%
  7. Susan86%
  8. Sue86%
  9. Suzanne86%
  10. Denise85%

Bottom 10

  1. Cindy48%
  2. Melody49%
  3. Joy50%
  4. Bonnie50%
  5. Toni52%
  6. Marilyn53%
  7. Georgia57%
  8. Pamela57%
  9. Wanda59%
  10. Kathy60%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Penny96%
  2. Denise96%
  3. Janet96%
  4. Nancy96%
  5. Glenda95%
  6. Laurie95%
  7. Renee95%
  8. Colleen95%
  9. Annette94%
  10. Yvonne94%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn60%
  2. Melody60%
  3. Barbara68%
  4. Anne70%
  5. Cindy70%
  6. Ann70%
  7. Janice72%
  8. Jeanne72%
  9. Jo72%
  10. Jane72%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Yvonne96%
  2. Denise96%
  3. Theresa96%
  4. Teresa96%
  5. Janet96%
  6. Terri96%
  7. Renee96%
  8. Maria96%
  9. Nancy96%
  10. Annette96%

Bottom 10

  1. Carla43%
  2. Wanda47%
  3. Gloria49%
  4. Regina50%
  5. Marilyn51%
  6. Rita52%
  7. Vickie52%
  8. Vicki52%
  9. Georgia54%
  10. Cynthia55%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Darlene81%
  2. Nancy81%
  3. Janet79%
  4. Glenda78%
  5. Renee76%
  6. Sherry76%
  7. Denise76%
  8. Charlene76%
  9. Linda76%
  10. Penny75%

Bottom 10

  1. Connie42%
  2. Constance42%
  3. Barbara46%
  4. Bonnie48%
  5. Jeanne49%
  6. Jane49%
  7. Jo49%
  8. Janice49%
  9. Toni50%
  10. Anne51%
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