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Alfie
Alfie (name) means a short form of Alfred or Alfonso, also used as a given name in its own right. Example: “They named their son Alfie after his great-grandfather.”
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A short form of Alfred or Alfonso, also used as a given name in its own right.
"They named their son Alfie after his great-grandfather."
How to use Alfie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA friendly nickname or standalone first name related to Alfred.
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Etymology
A diminutive of Alfred/Alfonso formed with the affectionate -ie ending.
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What does “Alfie” mean?
The word “Alfie” means a short form of Alfred or Alfonso, also used as a given name in its own right. In plain terms, a friendly nickname or standalone first name related to Alfred.
How do you use “Alfie” in a sentence?
Here is “Alfie” used in a sentence: “They named their son Alfie after his great-grandfather.”
What part of speech is “Alfie”?
“Alfie” is a name.
Is “Alfie” a common word?
“Alfie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
