Alfréd – Name Meaning
Alfréd is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the Old English words “ælf” meaning “elf” and “ræd” meaning “counsel”. The name is composed of two elements, which together mean “wise counsel from an elf”.
The name Alfréd has been in use since the Middle Ages, when it was popular among royalty and nobility. It was also used by several saints, including St. Alfred of Canterbury and St. Alfred of Rievaulx. In modern times, the name has become more common in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States.
Popularity
Alfréd is not a particularly popular name in the United States. According to Social Security Administration data, it ranked at #1,845 for boys born in 2019. However, it is more popular in other countries such as Germany and Austria, where it ranks within the top 100 names.
Famous People Named Alfréd
There are several famous people who have borne the name Alfréd throughout history. These include:
- Alfréd Nobel – Swedish chemist and inventor of dynamite
- Alfréd Hitchcock – British film director
- Alfréd Lord Tennyson – British poet
- Alfréd Adler – Austrian psychotherapist
- Alfréd Wegener – German meteorologist and geophysicist
Variations of Alfréd
The name Alfréd can be spelled in various ways, including Alfred, Alfried, Alfreid, Alfrid, and Alfryed. There are also several diminutives of the name such as Fred or Freddie.
