English boy name
Alfie Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Alfie means elf counsel. A pet form of Alfred, from Old English Ælfræd, meaning elf counsel.
Alfie is a pet form of Alfred, from the Old English Ælfræd, made of ælf, elf, and ræd, counsel, so it means elf counsel. Alfred the Great, king of Wessex in the ninth century, is the best-known bearer. Alfie became a popular choice in Britain and Ireland in the 2000s and is still much used. It is friendly, brisk and a little mischievous, with Alfred as a dignified fuller form.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce Alfie
AL·fee
Alfie has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Alfie
AlfyAlfredAlfAlfi
A well-known Alfie
Alfie Allen.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alfie mean?
Alfie means "elf counsel". A pet form of Alfred, from Old English Ælfræd, meaning elf counsel.
How do you pronounce Alfie?
Alfie is pronounced AL-fee.
What is the origin of Alfie?
Alfie is an English boy name.
How many syllables are in Alfie?
Alfie has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Alfie?
Other spellings and forms include Alfy, Alfred, Alf, Alfi.