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A male given name of Old English origin, historically borne by Alfred the Great.
"Alfred the Great defended England against Viking invasions."
"Her father, Alfred, still goes by his full name."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional English first name, most famously belonging to the ninth-century king Alfred the Great.
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_____ the Great defended England against Viking invasions.
Etymology
From Old English AElfraed, formed from aelf ("elf") and raed ("counsel") — literally "elf counsel".