Boy
Old English
2 syllables
Alfie
AL-fee
/ˈæl.fi/
"Wise counsel" — a playful British nickname that became a full name with old-world charm
Alfie is an English diminutive of Alfred or Alf, derived from the Old English Aelfred meaning elf counsel or wise counsel, combining aelf meaning elf and raed meaning counsel or advice. It was long a quintessentially British working-class nickname, brought to global attention by the 1966 Michael Caine film Alfie. The name has seen a major revival in the UK, consistently ranking in the top 10 boys' names in England and Wales.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesAl · fie
GenderBoy
OriginOld English
Root WordAlfred (Alf)
MeaningElf counsel, wise counsel
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year2016
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayOctober 26
Nicknames
AlfAlfs
About the Name Alfie
Alfie means elf counsel or wise counsel, as a diminutive of Alfred from Old English aelf (elf) and raed (counsel).
Alfie originated in Britain as an affectionate short form of Alfred, the Old English royal name.
Alfie is consistently in the top 10 in England and Wales and has been growing in the United States.
Alfie James, Alfie George, and Alfie William are quintessentially British and warmly classic combinations.
Alfies are often seen as cheerful, mischievous, and warm-hearted with an endearing, boyish British charm.
The standard spelling is Alfie. Alfy is an occasional variant. The full form Alfred is much more formal.
Personality of Alfie
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Alfie
Creativity
76%
Elegance
62%
Independence
74%
Intelligence
72%
Strength
68%
Warmth
88%
Famous People Named Alfie
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Alfie (1966 film)
Iconic British film starring Michael Caine that made the name a cultural touchstone
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Alfie Allen
British actor known for Theon Greyjoy in Game of Thrones
A
Alfie Boe
British tenor and musical theater star
Middle Names for Alfie
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Alfie
Alfie James
Alfie George
Alfie William
Alfie Henry
Alfie Edward
Alfie Thomas
Alfie Joseph
Alfie Oliver
Alfie Charlie
Alfie Arthur
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History of Alfie
849
Alfred the Great born, the Anglo-Saxon king whose name became legendary
1900
Alfie common in working-class British communities as a warm diminutive of Alfred
1966
Michael Caine stars in Alfie, cementing the name as a British cultural icon
2016
Alfie reaches top 10 in England and Wales, part of a major vintage name revival
Numerology & Symbolism of Alfie
6
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Taurus
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Tweed Brown
💎
Lucky Stone
Amber
🌸
Lucky Flower
Dandelion
Alfie Around the World
How Alfie is written in different languages and scripts
ألفي
Arabic
アルフィー
Japanese
Элфи
Russian
앨피
Korean
阿尔菲
Chinese
Άλφι
Greek
एल्फी
Hindi
אלפי
Hebrew
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