Meaning
elf counsel, counsel of an elf
Origin
Alfred is a name of Old Germanic origin, rooted in germanic tradition.
It appears in our records across 15 countries (AT, CZ, DE, FR, HK, HU, IR, IS, IT, MT, MY, NG, NL, US, ZA).
Style
- traditional
- strong
- classic
- royal
- intellectual
- warrior
Famous people named Alfred
- Alfred the Great
- Alfreðr Guðmundsson (Icelandic poet)
- Alfreðr (Norse king)
Variations
Alfrid, Alfredo (IT), Alfie, Fred, Al, Freddie
Nicknames
Al, Fred, Alfie, Freddie
Popularity
Alfred appears in 15 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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