Alfred

Alfred Meaning & Origin

About Alfred
The name Alfred is of English origin and is derived from the Old English name "Ælfræd," which means "elf counsel" or "wise counselor." It combines the elements "ælf," meaning "elf" or "supernatural being," and "ræd," meaning "counsel" or "advice." Alfred is a name associated with wisdom, guidance, and intelligence, reflecting a person who possesses great insight and the ability to offer valuable advice.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alfred are male.

Alfred Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 12.20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALFRT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A41603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L F R AH0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈælfrɪd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alfred in Braille

Here's how to represent Alfred in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alfred in braille

How to Spell the Name Alfred in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alfred using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alfred in sign language

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