Alfread
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Alfread
The name 'Alfread' is a variant of 'Alfred', meaning "elf counsel" from the Old English elements *ælf* (elf) and *ræd* (counsel).
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Etymology
The name 'Alfread' is a variant of 'Alfred', meaning "elf counsel" from the Old English elements *ælf* (elf) and *ræd* (counsel). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with notable historical context from King Alfred the Great (9th century), a ruler of Wessex who defended against Viking invasions and promoted learning.
Alfread currently ranks #2,859 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1928.
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