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At a Glance: Name: Alfie – Meaning: elf counsel – Origin: English (pet form of Alfred) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: AL-fee
Alfie is an English name, used as a pet form of Alfred, and it carries the meaning "elf counsel." If you're drawn to a short, familiar-sounding name with a name behind the name, Alfie fits that shape.
Meaning & Origin of Alfie
Meaning: Elf counsel.
Origin: English (pet form of Alfred).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Alfie
Phonetic: AL-fee IPA: /ˈælfi/
Popularity of Alfie
In U.S. Social Security data going back to 1915, Alfie's high point was #916 in 1967, when 62 babies were given the name; by 2024 it ranked #2038, with 74 babies named Alfie that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Alfie mean?
Elf counsel. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Alfie)
How do you pronounce Alfie?
Alfie is pronounced AL-fee (IPA: /ˈælfi/).
Is Alfie a popular name right now?
Alfie peaked at #916 in 1967 and is ranked #2038 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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