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Alfie

Meaning: elf counsel (from Alfred) · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

A pet form of Alfred, from Old English ælf ('elf') + ræd ('counsel'). A long-time favourite in England.

Famous people named Alfie

Nicknames

Alf

Variants & related names

Alfred, Alfredo

Alfie name art

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FAQ

What does the name Alfie mean?

Alfie means “elf counsel (from Alfred)”. It comes from English.

Is Alfie a popular name?

Alfie is a familiar boys' name in the UK and Australia. For exact current rankings, see the Office for National Statistics (England and Wales) and Australian state birth registries.

What are nicknames for Alfie?

Alf.

What are other forms of Alfie?

Alfred, Alfredo.

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.