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.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
Most individuals with the name Alfred are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 12.20% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Alfred in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.