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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Elf counsel
- Origin
- Italian
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- al-FRAY-doh
Alfredo is an Italian name for a boy, pronounced al-FRAY-doh, and its meaning is "elf counsel." It has a worldly, vintage feel, the kind of name that sounds like it has some history behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Alfredo
Meaning: Elf counsel.
Origin: Italian.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Alfredo
al-FRAY-dohIPA /ælˈfreɪdoʊ/
Popularity of Alfredo
Alfredo peaked at #266 in 1980, when 820 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #780, with 321 babies named Alfredo that year.
Names Like Alfredo
These names share Alfredo’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Alfredo mean?
Elf counsel. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Alfredo?
Alfredo is pronounced al-FRAY-doh (IPA: /ælˈfreɪdoʊ/).
Is Alfredo a popular name right now?
Alfredo peaked at #266 in 1980 and is ranked #780 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1887–2024.)
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