Wise counselor or elf counsel
Derived from the Old English name Aelfraed, it combines the elements 'aelf' meaning elf and 'raed' meaning counsel. In ancient folklore, elves were considered supernatural beings with the power of prophecy and wisdom. It was famously borne by Alfred the Great, the 9th-century King of Wessex who defended England against Vikings.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
9th-century King of Wessex and scholar
Iconic English film director and producer
Swedish chemist and inventor of the Nobel Prize
Renowned Victorian era Poet Laureate
Loyal butler and mentor to Bruce Wayne · Batman comics and films
Pioneering photojournalist
English-American actor
Biologist and sexologist
Meteorologist who proposed continental drift
