The baby name Alfre is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AL-freh (/ˈælfrə/),AL-free (/ˈælfriː/).
The baby name Alfre is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AL-freh (/ˈælfrə/),AL-free (/ˈælfriː/).
Alfre is English, Germanic in Origin.
Alfre is a rare modern given name most likely a clipped, unisex offshoot of Alfred or Alfreda. These derive from Old English Aelfred (aelf "elf" + raed "counsel"), so the core meaning is "wise counsel of the elves." The element Alf- also aligns with Scandinavian Alf "elf," supporting its Germanic feel.
Usage centers in English since Alfred was borne by Alfred the Great (9th century) and revived in the 1800s, spawning feminine forms like Alfreda and Alfrida/Elfrida (the latter from aelf + thryth "elf-strength") and nicknames Alf and Alfie. Alfre surfaces in the 20th century, especially in the United States, where use has been chiefly feminine, and is best known through actress Alfre Woodard. Variants and related forms include Alfred, Alfredo (Romance languages), Alfreda, Elfrida/Aelfrida, Freda, Alf, Alfie, and Al. While usage is uncommon, Alfre offers a crisp, minimalist twist with deep Anglo-Saxon roots.
| Alfre Woodard Alfre Woodard is an acclaimed American actress best known for playing strong, dignified characters on screen and stage. She’s especially known for roles in Crooklyn, Passion Fish, and 12 Years a Slave, and has won four Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HN | Boys | 0 | #52 | 1 | 749 |
| EC | 0 | #121 | 1 | 2,502 | |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| AR | 0 | #191 | 3 | 2,915 | |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #241 | 6 | 3,322 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| GT | 0 | #303 | 12 | 5,948 | |
| PE | 0 | #326 | 4 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #374 | 26 | 5,922 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| BO | 0 | #403 | 6 | 6,868 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #409 | 59 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #427 | 48 | 7,625 |
| CL | 0 | #432 | 3 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #440 | 6 | 8,339 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #453 | 29 | 9,305 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #473 | 15 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #527 | 66 | 9,244 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #607 | 59 | 13,390 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #648 | 356 | 16,355 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #753 | 169 | 15,656 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #753 | 126 | 14,506 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #808 | 123 | 5,610 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,262 | 6 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,267 | 6 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,412 | 60 | 10,046 |
Alfre is popular in 28 countries — most recent births per country:
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