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The baby name Alfie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈælfi/ (AL-fee).

Alfie is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈælfi/ (AL-fee)

What is the meaning of the name Alfie ?

The baby name Alfie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈælfi/ (AL-fee).

Alfie is English in Origin.

Alfie is an English diminutive of Alfred, from Old English Ælfræd (ælf “elf” + rǣd “counsel”), meaning “elf counsel” or “wise counsel.” The name rose with King Alfred the Great (9th century), embedding Alfred - and by extension Alfie - in English naming tradition. After waning post‑medievally, Alfred revived in Victorian Britain; its pet-form Alfie gained affectionate currency and, from the late 20th century, established itself as an independent given name, particularly in England and Wales, Ireland, and Australia.

Variants and related forms include Alfred (formal), Alf, Alfy/Alfey (spelling variants), and international equivalents such as Alfredo (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese), Alfréd (Hungarian, Czech), and Ailfrid/Ailfridh (Scottish Gaelic). While predominantly masculine, Alfie occasionally appears as unisex in contemporary usage. The name conveys a friendly, youthful tone while preserving the venerable sense of “wise counselor” inherited from Alfred’s etymology.

Alfie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Alfie

Alfie Allen Actor · Born 1986 · United Kingdom Alfie Allen is a British actor best known for his role as Theon Greyjoy in the television series Game of Thrones. Born in 1986, he has also appeared in films like John Wick and The Predator. His performances have earned him recognition in the entertainment industry. Alfie Williams Actor · Born 2011 · United Kingdom Alfie Williams is an English child actor best known for playing a leading role in 28 Years Later (2025). Born on 3 January 2011, he also appeared in its follow-up, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026).

Celebrity babies named Alfie

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Alfie Oldman Gary Oldman film director

Alfie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
PH 0 #102 9 5,607
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
BN Boys 0 #135 5 6,332
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
BW Boys 0 #150 5 4,685
Belgium Boys 2024 #166 23 401
Sweden Boys 2022 #171 12 1,509
MT Boys 0 #175 5 4,064
AE 0 #180 8 10,220
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
TW Boys 0 #225 17 7,111
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
MO Boys 0 #229 6 5,842
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
NA Boys 0 #248 6 6,830
SG 0 #250 20 11,010
PH Boys 0 #266 120 11,440
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
SA 0 #281 15 10,560
TW Girls 0 #283 7 8,139
Canada Boys 2024 #286 21 2,588
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
CN Boys 0 #328 4 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
MY 0 #347 8 12,352
HK 0 #350 8 8,483
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
France Boys 2021 #381 7 2,865
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BD Girls 0 #403 4 8,413
PH Girls 0 #421 9 13,098
ZA 0 #426 22 14,421
HK Boys 0 #488 40 12,905
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
RU Boys 0 #520 7 12,621
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
BH 0 #540 14 17,937
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
BD Boys 0 #564 13 10,045
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
SG Girls 0 #577 10 18,916
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
SG Boys 0 #597 101 17,960
HK Girls 0 #605 11 16,104
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
Finland Boys 2026 #659 24 3,552
QA Boys 0 #672 36 18,093
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
KW Boys 0 #748 22 18,755
United States Boys 2024 #819 74 7,044
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
OM Boys 0 #867 15 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #894 37 5,610
United States Girls 2020 #913 5 8,768
EG Boys 0 #918 8 15,035
PE Boys 0 #918 9 14,506
SA Girls 0 #924 12 25,931
NL Boys 0 #942 10 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #943 10 5,697
MX Boys 0 #963 20 16,355
MY Girls 0 #980 15 24,821
MY Boys 0 #984 128 25,439
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
ZA Boys 0 #1,035 144 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,036 57 22,615
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,231 6 25,928
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,426 189 28,008
IT Boys 0 #1,431 41 10,046

Alfie is popular in 63 countries — most recent births per country:

England & Wales, United Kingdom
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
United States
Switzerland

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People also ask about Alfie

Alfie is predominantly a boy's name.
Alfie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈælfi/ (AL-fee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Alf, Alfy, Alfi and Alfey.
Across languages, Alfie has these equivalents: Alfred (formal English), Alfredo (Spanish/Italian/Portuguese), Alfréd (Hungarian), Alphonse / Alfons (French/German).
Yes, very popular — Alfie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Alfie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Alfie's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 2 notable people named Alfie are in our database, including Alfie Allen (Actor), Alfie Williams (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Alfie for their child, including Gary Oldman.