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Alffie

Quick answerAlffie is a diminutive form of Alfred, derived from the Old English elements "ælf" (elf) and "fred" (peace), meaning "elf peace" or "peaceful elf." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain, with notable historical use among British royalty and the working classes during the 19th…

Old English · Boy · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,747
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2015
Syllables1
OriginOld English
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish-speaking
Letters6
Numerology3 Chaldean 8
Global rank#4,747

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Alffie

Alffie is a diminutive form of Alfred, derived from the Old English elements "ælf" (elf) and "fred" (peace), meaning "elf peace" or "peaceful elf." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain, with notable historical use among British royalty and the working classes during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Etymology

Alffie is a diminutive form of Alfred, derived from the Old English elements "ælf" (elf) and "fred" (peace), meaning "elf peace" or "peaceful elf." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain, with notable historical use among British royalty and the working classes during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Alffie currently ranks #4,747 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.

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