Aelfred
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Aelfred
Aelfred derives from Old English elements "ælf" (elf) and "ræd" (counsel), meaning "elf counsel" or wise counselor.
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Etymology
Aelfred derives from Old English elements "ælf" (elf) and "ræd" (counsel), meaning "elf counsel" or wise counselor. The name is primarily associated with Anglo-Saxon England and is most famously borne by King Alfred the Great (849-899), who defended Saxon kingdoms against Viking invasions and promoted learning and law.
Aelfred currently ranks #5,120 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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