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Alfie

Alfie is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "Wise counsellor (from Alfred)". It carries a grandparent-generation charm that is back in fashion, and we file it here as a vintage-revival name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.

At a glance

Meaning
Wise counsellor (from Alfred)
Origin
English
Gender
Boy
Style
vintage

Names similar to Alfie

Sharing at least one style with Alfie — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

Sibling name pairings

Names that share Alfie's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

Questions about the name Alfie

What does the name Alfie mean?

Alfie is of English origin and means "Wise counsellor (from Alfred)".

Is Alfie a popular baby name in the UK?

Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Alfie" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.

What names are similar to Alfie?

Names with a similar style to Alfie include Arthur, Oscar, Archie, Theodore.

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.

Reviewed July 2026.