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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. Jeannette96%
  2. Nettie87%
  3. Antoinette87%
  4. Mamie86%
  5. Blanche86%
  6. Mollie86%
  7. Jeannine85%
  8. Henrietta84%
  9. Eugenia84%
  10. Harriet84%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lizzie48%
  3. Opal53%
  4. Rosie53%
  5. Estella55%
  6. Fern57%
  7. Lela57%
  8. Melba57%
  9. Flora57%
  10. Dixie58%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Mable96%
  2. Ramona96%
  3. Nannie96%
  4. Jeannette96%
  5. Jeannine96%
  6. Antoinette95%
  7. Nettie95%
  8. Susie94%
  9. Blanche92%
  10. May91%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola62%
  2. Opal64%
  3. Fern64%
  4. Elva66%
  5. Lizzie66%
  6. Faye69%
  7. Imogene69%
  8. Estella69%
  9. Ila70%
  10. Nell71%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Harriet96%
  2. Bernadine96%
  3. Ruthie96%
  4. Mollie96%
  5. Mamie96%
  6. Jeannette96%
  7. Susie96%
  8. Jeannine96%
  9. Harriett96%
  10. Henrietta96%

Bottom 10

  1. Estella49%
  2. Elvira56%
  3. Melba58%
  4. Lola59%
  5. Sondra60%
  6. Reba60%
  7. Iva61%
  8. Clarice64%
  9. Marcella65%
  10. Olga66%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Mable87%
  2. Jeannine86%
  3. Blanche81%
  4. Nannie81%
  5. Susie81%
  6. Myrna80%
  7. Jeannette79%
  8. Clarice75%
  9. Cecelia75%
  10. Lorene75%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola43%
  2. Iva49%
  3. Inez50%
  4. Lizzie50%
  5. Ruthie52%
  6. Hilda54%
  7. Addie54%
  8. Rosie55%
  9. Alberta55%
  10. Fern58%
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