Alfredo
Alfredo is an Italian and Spanish name derived from the Old English name Alfred, meaning 'wise counselor' or 'elf counsel.' It carries a warm Mediterranean flair while maintaining its noble Anglo-Saxon roots.
Current Popularity
#780 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to pronounce in multiple languages including English, Spanish, and Italian
- •Famous for the creamy pasta dish Fettuccine Alfredo, named after chef Alfredo di Lelio
- •Strong presence in Latin American and European cultures
- •Nickname 'Alfie' gives it a friendly, approachable alternative
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Alfredo Di Stéfano
Legendary Argentine-Spanish footballer
Alfredo Kraus
Renowned Spanish operatic tenor
Alfredo Jaar
Chilean artist and architect
Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa
Neurosurgeon and author
Statistics
56,765
Total births since 1880
1993
Peak year
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