# Alfie: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Alfie meaning: "Wise counsellor (from Alfred)" (English origin). Boy name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Alfie

     
 
Quick answer — What does Alfie mean? 

 
Alfie is a boy name of English origin, meaning "Wise counsellor (from Alfred)". It's commonly grouped as a vintage name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Alfie under vintage names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## 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.

  [ Arthur ](/tools/baby-name-finder/arthur/)[ Oscar ](/tools/baby-name-finder/oscar/)[ Archie ](/tools/baby-name-finder/archie/)[ Theodore ](/tools/baby-name-finder/theodore/)[ Freddie ](/tools/baby-name-finder/freddie/)[ Otis ](/tools/baby-name-finder/otis/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

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

  [ Ivy ](/tools/baby-name-finder/ivy/)[ Florence ](/tools/baby-name-finder/florence/)[ Elsie ](/tools/baby-name-finder/elsie/)     
## 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
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.