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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

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita42%
  2. Zina42%
  3. Melodie49%
  4. Kitty49%
  5. Merry50%
  6. Nanette50%
  7. Edie51%
  8. Aleta51%
  9. Deidre51%
  10. Moira52%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Janey96%
  2. Kathlyn96%
  3. Mimi96%
  4. Luann96%
  5. Carleen96%
  6. Ginny96%
  7. Darleen96%
  8. Deann96%
  9. Nan96%
  10. Teressa96%

Bottom 10

  1. Moira51%
  2. Lolita57%
  3. Deidre59%
  4. Edie60%
  5. Venus61%
  6. Caryl61%
  7. Zina62%
  8. Kitty64%
  9. Aleta64%
  10. Twila65%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Nan96%
  2. Tamela96%
  3. Lorri96%
  4. Bernita96%
  5. Marilee96%
  6. Jerrie96%
  7. Deann96%
  8. Maryjo96%
  9. Kathi96%
  10. Pamala96%

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna42%
  2. Roxane44%
  3. Zina53%
  4. Roxann55%
  5. Caryl56%
  6. Terese56%
  7. Gilda56%
  8. Moira57%
  9. Lynnette58%
  10. Laureen58%

Crush potential for Alfie

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Lolita45%
  3. Nanette45%
  4. Twyla47%
  5. Zena48%
  6. Edie48%
  7. Aleta49%
  8. Jeanie49%
  9. Kitty50%
  10. Vikki51%
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