Boy

Alfie

AL-fee

Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“English diminutive of Alfred, from Old English 'æl' (elf) and 'frith' (peace), meaning 'elf counselor.' Charming and accessible despite sophisticated etymology.”

Popularity Over Time

Alfie US popularity rank over timeRank 12241 in 2001 to rank 923 in 1967. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#923#6582#12241191719401960198020002024

Alfie is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Old English

Syllables

2

Nicknames

AlfFred

Style

PlayfulVintageClassicSoft

Famous Bearers

  • Alfie (film/character)
  • Alfie Allen

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Preppy & Surname Names → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

Similar Names

Alfred

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Alfredo

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Alec

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Oliver

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Rosie

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Indigo

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Works well in English and British contexts

People Also Ask

English diminutive of Alfred, from Old English 'æl' (elf) and 'frith' (peace), meaning 'elf counselor.' Charming and accessible despite sophisticated etymology.

Alfie is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Alfie include Alf, Fred.

Names that pair beautifully with Alfie include Oliver, Rosie, Indigo.