Alfie
Meaning
elf counsel; nickname-style for Alfred
The formal names behind Alfie
Alfie is an established short form of this name.
Alfred · English origin · Old English, 'elf counsel'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Alfie peaked in the 2020s.
When you meet Alfie
People given the name Alfie in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1970 to 2025. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Alfie deep dive
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