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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:

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Friendship potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Jeanette96%
  2. Evelyn87%
  3. Marie86%
  4. Mary86%
  5. Beatrice85%
  6. Lillian85%
  7. Gertrude85%
  8. Hattie84%
  9. Frances83%
  10. Minnie83%

Bottom 10

  1. Alice46%
  2. Lillie47%
  3. Mae52%
  4. Ruby57%
  5. Viola59%
  6. Ada59%
  7. Thelma59%
  8. Dora61%
  9. Pearl61%
  10. Lois62%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Vivian96%
  2. Doris96%
  3. Jeanette96%
  4. Mabel95%
  5. Betty95%
  6. Lorraine94%
  7. Arlene94%
  8. Pauline93%
  9. Gladys92%
  10. Marian92%

Bottom 10

  1. Alice61%
  2. Viola65%
  3. Ethel66%
  4. Pearl68%
  5. Lillie68%
  6. Edith68%
  7. Anna70%
  8. Annie70%
  9. Ada70%
  10. Joan72%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Elsie96%
  2. Jeanette96%
  3. Margie96%
  4. Lorraine96%
  5. Marguerite96%
  6. Marie96%
  7. Ruth96%
  8. Lillian96%
  9. Mary96%
  10. Hattie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada42%
  2. Maxine48%
  3. Thelma59%
  4. Jean61%
  5. Bernice61%
  6. Ruby61%
  7. Alice61%
  8. Jennie61%
  9. Joan61%
  10. Judith62%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Mabel82%
  2. Arlene82%
  3. Evelyn81%
  4. Jeanette79%
  5. Joyce77%
  6. Lucille77%
  7. Pauline76%
  8. Lillian76%
  9. Marian76%
  10. Beatrice75%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada48%
  2. Jean49%
  3. Alice49%
  4. Joan49%
  5. Jennie49%
  6. Agnes50%
  7. Vera50%
  8. Anna51%
  9. Lillie51%
  10. Dora51%
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