Alfred: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“elf counsel; wise counsellor”

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الفریڈ

Aelfred

Alfred (الفریڈ, English Aelfred) is a Christian boy’s name that means “elf counsel; wise counsellor”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Alfred.

Alfred at a glance

Meaning: elf counsel; wise counsellor
Gender: Boy
Origin: English
Faith: Christian
Say it: al-fred
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: A · ا

Meaning of Alfred

In English: elf counsel; wise counsellor
اردو میں معنی: دانا مشیر

Origin and history of Alfred

From Old English aelf, elf, and raed, counsel, meaning 'elf counsel'. Yonge reads it as 'elf in council', that is, wise in counsel.

Base wordOld English aelf, elf, and raed, counsel

How to say and write Alfred

Say it: al-fred2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Alfred
Urdu: الفریڈ
Original script: Aelfred
Other spellings: Alf · Alfie
Known bearer: Alfred the Great
Themes: Knowledge

Sibling names for Alfred

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Names like Alfred

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Questions about the name Alfred

What does the name Alfred mean?

Alfred means “elf counsel; wise counsellor”. In Urdu: دانا مشیر. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Alfred a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Alfred is a boy’s name.

Is Alfred a Christian name?

Yes. Alfred is used by Christian families. It is of English origin. From Old English aelf, elf, and raed, counsel, meaning 'elf counsel'. Yonge reads it as 'elf in council', that is, wise in counsel.

How do you pronounce Alfred?

Say it “al-fred”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Alfred in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Alfred is written الفریڈ. In its original script: Aelfred.

What are other spellings of Alfred?

Alfred is also spelled Alf, Alfie.

Who is a famous person named Alfred?

Alfred the Great

Is the meaning of Alfred verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.