Alfie
Pronunciation: AL-fee (key)
Origin of the name Alfred:
Derived from the Old English Ælfred, a compounding of the elements ælf (elf) and ræd (counsel). Elves were considered to be supernatural beings having special powers of seeing into the future; thus the name took on the meaning "wise counsel."
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"Alfie", 1966 British film staring Michael Caine as the lead character, Alfie. Based on the 1963 play, and re-made in 2004.
"Alfie", 2007 song by Lily Allen
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Global Popularity of the Name Alfie
- #10 in England
- #13 in Wales
- #45 in Scotland
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