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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
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Friendship potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Janette96%
  2. Jacquelyn90%
  3. Rosetta86%
  4. Francine86%
  5. Polly86%
  6. Trudy85%
  7. Bernadette85%
  8. Jeanine85%
  9. Nadine83%
  10. Janine83%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Jeannie45%
  3. Lana53%
  4. Vicky55%
  5. Roxanne55%
  6. Daphne57%
  7. Shelley59%
  8. Belinda59%
  9. Robyn59%
  10. Myra59%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Tammie96%
  2. Rosetta96%
  3. Janette96%
  4. Paulette96%
  5. Francine95%
  6. Jana95%
  7. Jeanine94%
  8. Karla94%
  9. Bernadette94%
  10. Jacquelyn94%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis51%
  2. Myra68%
  3. Shelley69%
  4. Deloris70%
  5. Daphne72%
  6. Jeannie72%
  7. Vicky72%
  8. Joni72%
  9. Jayne72%
  10. Lana73%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Therese96%
  2. Janette96%
  3. Margarita96%
  4. Bernadette96%
  5. Teri96%
  6. Rosetta96%
  7. Francine96%
  8. Polly96%
  9. Janine96%
  10. Nadine95%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis51%
  2. Karla53%
  3. Rae57%
  4. Dianna57%
  5. Vicky57%
  6. Lorna59%
  7. Roxanne59%
  8. Becky60%
  9. Joni61%
  10. Lana61%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Tammie86%
  2. Shari81%
  3. Janette79%
  4. Rae77%
  5. Rosetta76%
  6. Sherrie76%
  7. Darla76%
  8. Jeanine76%
  9. Lora76%
  10. Sheri76%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Jeannie47%
  3. Joni49%
  4. Jayne49%
  5. Roxanne51%
  6. Margo57%
  7. Lana58%
  8. Vicky58%
  9. Janine58%
  10. Robyn59%
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