Alf name meaning

✍ Updated on: March 8th, 2023

Gender: Boy

Origin: Old English, German, Gothic and Old Norse

Usage: English, German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Alf

a-lf

Meaning: Magical Counsel, Elf, All and Peace, Natural Spirit and Council

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What does Alf mean?
Variations of Alf
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Similar Names to Alf
Sibling Names for Alf
Famous People Named Alf
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What does Alf mean?

The widely accepted and rooted boy name Alf is chiefly used in English, Danish, Swedish, German, Finnish and Norwegian is originated from Old English, Gothic, German and Old Norse, Alf means "Magical Counsel, Elf, All and Peace, Natural Spirit, Council or The Element Alfr Which Means Elf Supernatural Being".

Alf is variant of Alfr. Originated from Old Norse, Well-Known and Traditional Alfr, Alfr means "Elf, Supernatural Being," is used notably in Swedish and Old Norse. Alf is version of dominant and virtuous Alfonso.

Alfonso is Italian equivalent of Alfons. Commonly Accepted and Rooted Alfonso is originated from Spanish and German, Alfonso means "Noble and Fast and Fight". Alf is variant of AlfredAlfie. Also Alf is variant form of perpetual and sacred Alfonso.

Alf is also variant of Combinations with the Name Element Alf. Alf is also variation of Alfr. Alf is also a variant form of Álfr. Alf is short version of names with "Alf".

Also Alf is short version of Alfred. Alf is form of Alef in German language. Celebrated and Traditional Alf came from Old English and Old Norse languages, meaning of Alf is "Magical Counsel and Counsel from the Elves".

Alf is variant form of Álfr. Álfr is form of Aulfr in Old Norse language. Also Álfr is equivalent of Alfr in Old Norse language. Alf is a shortened form of Alfred.

Alfred is a form of The Old English Name Ælfræd. Also Alfred is a form of The Old English Name Ealdfrith. Widely Accepted and Classic Alfred has its origin in Old English, German and Old Norse, Alfred means "Wise Counsellor and Elf Counsel".

Alf is German equivalent of Alef. It is celebrated on August 15.

How do I pronounce Alf?

a-lf is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Alf.

Variants of Alf

Aelfred, Aelf, Alfonso, Alfr, Álfr, Adalfuns, Hadufuns, Alfons, Affonso, Alef, Aulfr, Adolf, Ailef

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How popular is the name Alf?

Alf is a unique baby name in United States, it had been in use since 1880 and was last seen in 1979, during its 88 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 1883, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 460 on boy names chart when 38 babies were named Alf. There are over 1130 babies that have been given the name Alf in United States.

Alf is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1996 and achieved its top ranking of 1889 in 2000.

But Alf is a popular baby name in Sweden where every 1 in 500 have the name as well as in Norway.

As per our estimate, over 40000 babies have been bestowed Alf around the globe.

Year	Rank	Births
1979	6051	5
1975	3941	8
1974	3834	8
1972	4439	6
1971	4906	5

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Numerological aspects of Alf

You have a clear opinion of things You believe that nothing is impossible until your heart beats. People admire your charm and independent attitude about everything. You are ambitious and inclined towards solving things with unproven ways, even failure cannot stop you from trying new solutions. You can achieve great things. You are afraid of falling in love deeply and get betrayed by the person you love.

Other names liked by soon-to-be-parents that are similar to Alf

Melvyn - Used prevalently in Swedish and Danish loved, Melvyn is used as a gender insensitive name, Melvyn means "Bad Settlement or Gentle Chieftain" has origin in Old English and Old French. Renowned name Melvyn managed to bag 466th position among boy names in 1943 in United States

Kaia - Notably used in Danish and Swedish frequently used, Kaia came from American-Hopi, Native and Old Greek used as a gender insensitive name, meaning of Kaia is "Hen or Earth"
Sonja - Sonja's meaning is Wisdom, Wise or Skill is used in Dutch, Norwegian and Danish used as a gender-neutral name came from Old Greek
Grady - Meaning of Grady is Son of Grádaigh is used prevalently in Irish and English bestowed upon both sexes has origin in Celtic and Old Irish
Saylor - Noteworthy Saylor is used specifically in English, Saylor means "Sailor" and came from English is used as a gender-neutral name

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Sibling Names for Alf

If you have decided on naming your little one "Alf," congratulations! The next step is to choose a perfect name for their siblings. Here's a list of unique and beautiful sibling names that complement the name Alf perfectly.

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Famous people named Alf

Alf Poier, Austrian artist and stand-up comedian
Alf Palmer, last native speaker of the Australian aboriginal language Warrungu
Alf Evers, American historian
Alf Ross, Danish legal and moral philosopher and scholar of international law
Alf Schofield, English football player
Alf Ivar Samuelsen, Norwegian politician for the Centre Party
Alf Ridyard, English professional footballer
Alf Andersen, Norwegian ski jumper
Alf Steward, English football player and manager
Alf Eriksson, Swedish Social Democratic politician
Alf Sommerfelt, Norwegian linguist and the first professor of linguistics
Alf Hjort, Norwegian born, American electrical engineer
Alf Watts, British communist

Alf Klingenberg, Eastman School of Music´s first director
Alf Brown, leading Australian rules football writer covering the Victorian Football League
Alf Lie, Norwegian gymnast
Alf Jacobsen, Norwegian sailor
Alf Kumalo, South African documentary photographer and photojournalist
Alf Meakin, retired track and field athlete,
Alf Grey, English former football referee
Alf Handrahan, former World Hockey Association player
Alf Miles, English footballer
Alf Tveten, Norwegian sailor
Alf Landon, American politician from the Republican Party
Alf Svensson, Swedish politician
Alf Morgans, fourth Premier of Western Australia
Alf Ramsey, English football player and manager

Alf Sjöberg, Swedish theatre and film director
Alf Prøysen, Norwegian author, poet, playwright
Alf Dubs, Baron Dubs, British Labour politician and former Member of Parliament
Alf Perry, professional golfer from England
Alf Common, English footballer
Alf Engen, Norwegian-American skier
Alf Clausen, American film and television composer
Alf Smith, Canadian professional ice hockey forward
Alf Padgham, was one of the leading British professional golfers of the 1930s and 1940s
Alf Baker, English footballer
Alf Kirchen, English footballer
Alf Valentine, West Indian cricketer in the 1950s and 1960s
Alf Skinner, Canadian professional ice hockey right winger
Alf Gover, English Test cricketer

Alf Hall, South African cricketer
Alf Morris, British Labour Co-operative politician and disability campaigner
Alf Ringstead, professional footballer
Alf Hanson, football player for Liverpool and Chelsea
Alf West, English footballer
Alf McMichael, footballer who played as a left back
Alf Engers, English former racing cyclist
Alf Hansen, retired rower from Norway
Alf Farman, English footballer who played as a forward
Alfreda Masters in Y: The Last Man Rising as Actress
Alf Andersson in tvMiniSeries Anderssons älskarinna as Actor
In 1915 action film, Manden med de ni Fingre I, Alf Blütecher played Sylvester Jackson - Chief of Police.
Alf Malland portrayed the vital character of Martin in 1957 action and adventure flick Ni liv.

Alf Scarlett, from 1911 comedy movie A Ticket in Tatts, who played Dick Fallon.
Alf Östlund, from 1956 comedy film På heder och skoj, who played Per Johansson.
In 1970, Alf Geisler portrayed the role of The Priest in drama, war flick Torture Me, Kiss Me.
In 1914 drama film, Dødsklokken, Alf Nielsen portrayed Lt. Charley.
In 2006, Alf Scerri characterized the role of Alf in comedy movie Kenny.

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