Alfred
Alfred is a distinguished English name of Old English origin, derived from 'Ælfræd' meaning 'elf counsel' or 'wise counselor.' The name carries a noble heritage, most notably associated with Alfred the Great, the 9th-century King of Wessex who defended England against Viking invasions and promoted education and literacy.
Current Popularity
#838 for boys
in the United States (2024)
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Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Strong historical and literary associations lend gravitas
- •Nickname 'Alfie' gives it a friendly, approachable modern option
- •Rarely mispronounced or misspelled
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Famous People
Alfred Hitchcock
Legendary film director
Alfred Nobel
Inventor and founder of the Nobel Prizes
Alfred Lord Tennyson
Victorian poet
Alfred Molina
Actor
Statistics
243,558
Total births since 1880
1928
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