Wise counselor or elf counsel
Alfie is a diminutive of Alfred, derived from the Old English name Aelfraed. It combines the elements 'aelf', meaning elf or supernatural being, and 'raed', meaning counsel or advice. While it originated as a nickname, it has become a popular standalone name, particularly in the United Kingdom.
About 72 boys were named Alfie in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
English actor known for Game of Thrones
English tenor and actor
The womanizing protagonist of the play and film Alfie · Alfie
Long-running character on the soap opera EastEnders · EastEnders
