Elf counsel or wise counselor
Alfreda is the feminine form of Alfred, 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.
Less common today
Alfreda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,697 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American classical and soul vocalist
Polish-Romani woman who saved children during the Holocaust
Civic leader and editor of her mother Ida B. Wells' autobiography
