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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. Tonya87%
  2. Amy83%
  3. Angela81%
  4. Lisa79%
  5. Michelle79%
  6. Michele79%
  7. Yolanda78%
  8. Christy78%
  9. Stacey78%
  10. Katrina76%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina48%
  2. Jennifer50%
  3. Nina55%
  4. Melissa57%
  5. Gina57%
  6. Tara57%
  7. April58%
  8. Heather58%
  9. Dawn59%
  10. Melinda60%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Christy96%
  2. Monica96%
  3. Veronica95%
  4. Tonya95%
  5. Yolanda95%
  6. Amy93%
  7. Stacey91%
  8. Michele90%
  9. Michelle90%
  10. Tanya89%

Bottom 10

  1. Jennifer64%
  2. Tina67%
  3. April69%
  4. Dawn73%
  5. Jill74%
  6. Nina74%
  7. Melinda75%
  8. Tara75%
  9. Heather75%
  10. Melissa76%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Amy96%
  2. Angela96%
  3. Lisa93%
  4. Tonya92%
  5. Heidi88%
  6. Melanie86%
  7. Michelle86%
  8. Michele86%
  9. Wendy85%
  10. Christy78%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina53%
  2. Tamara53%
  3. Gina53%
  4. Tara54%
  5. Jennifer54%
  6. Deanna57%
  7. Tanya59%
  8. Monica60%
  9. Jill62%
  10. Nina64%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Amy82%
  2. Monica78%
  3. Lisa76%
  4. Christy75%
  5. Veronica75%
  6. Tracey73%
  7. Angela71%
  8. Kimberly70%
  9. Melanie70%
  10. Michelle70%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina54%
  2. Heidi55%
  3. Gina57%
  4. Nina58%
  5. Tara58%
  6. Wendy59%
  7. Jill59%
  8. Melissa60%
  9. Katrina60%
  10. Tamara62%
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