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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. Janette96%
  2. Jeannette96%
  3. Monique93%
  4. Marcy92%
  5. Penelope91%
  6. Jacquelyn90%
  7. Jami90%
  8. Jaclyn90%
  9. Yvette87%
  10. Nettie87%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Genesis42%
  3. Nova42%
  4. Heaven42%
  5. Kali42%
  6. Tia42%
  7. Janis42%
  8. Nevaeh43%
  9. Aria43%
  10. Candy43%

Love potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Tammie96%
  2. Mable96%
  3. Rosetta96%
  4. Marcy96%
  5. Ramona96%
  6. Kellie96%
  7. Penelope96%
  8. Nannie96%
  9. Janette96%
  10. Paulette96%

Bottom 10

  1. Heaven49%
  2. Luna50%
  3. Janis51%
  4. Yesenia55%
  5. Iris55%
  6. Raven55%
  7. Celeste56%
  8. Aria56%
  9. Genesis57%
  10. Willow57%

Professional potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Marcy96%
  2. Harriet96%
  3. Meagan96%
  4. Amie96%
  5. Therese96%
  6. Bernadine96%
  7. Janette96%
  8. Ruthie96%
  9. Margarita96%
  10. Mollie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Diamond42%
  2. Kali42%
  3. Nova45%
  4. Londyn46%
  5. Scarlett46%
  6. Genesis47%
  7. Ivy48%
  8. Estella49%
  9. Britney50%
  10. Ronda50%

Crush potential for Alfie

Top 10

  1. Mable87%
  2. Tammie86%
  3. Jeannine86%
  4. Yvette85%
  5. Kellie82%
  6. Aimee82%
  7. Amie82%
  8. Blanche81%
  9. Shari81%
  10. Nannie81%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Lola43%
  3. Simone44%
  4. Kali45%
  5. Cheyenne45%
  6. Genesis46%
  7. Jeannie47%
  8. Tia47%
  9. Candy47%
  10. Scarlett47%
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