What Does the Name Alfred Mean
The name Alfred comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Alfred below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Alfred Name Meaning
English, French, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Polish, DutchDerived from the Old English name Ælfræd, composed of the elements ælf "elf" and ræd "counsel". Alfred the Great was a 9th-century king of Wessex who...
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