Alfred

Alfred is a name with English origins, taken from the Olde English name Alfraed. The name is made of the Olde English components 'self', signifying a 'mythical person' or 'one with extraordinary forces' and 'raed', so the meaning of Alfred is 'to advise'. Alfred is one of the few English names that originated before and endured the Norman Conquest of 1066. This is, in part, due to the ninth century King of England, Aelfraed the Great, who ruled from 849 to 899. He became the King of Wessex at just 22 years old, during a period of history where England was constantly under attack from the Danes. He was extremly intelligent and brave and won every battle that he fought, hence his title as Aelfraed the 'Great'. He is also famous for teaching himself to read, after which he interpreted Latin books into Olde English, so that his subjects would also be able to read them. He is also known as the 'Father of the English Navy', as ordered for a fleet of ships to be created to protect England against any future attacks. Today, the name Alfred is most popular in the Scandinavian nations of Denmark and Sweden.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

wise counselor; elf counsel

Origin

English

Numerology

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

L is for lofty, your ambitions are high!

F is for fickle, you can change your mind!

R is for rely, everyone’s trustworthy friend.

E is for expressive, not one to hold within.

D is for dashing, the romantic you!

Lucky

Alfred lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Alfred

• Alfred Tennyson 1st Baron Tennyson, English poet
• Alfred the Great King of Wessex
• Alfred Bernhard Nobel Swedish inventor of dynamite
• Alfred Stieglitz American photographer, husband of painter Georgia O'Keeffe
• Alfred Russel Wallace British biologist

Alfred in Pop Culture

• Alfred Ashford antagonist of the video game 'Resident Evil'
• Alfred Hedgehog cartoon character
• Alfred Inglethorp character in Agatha Christie's 'The Mysterious Affair at Styles'
• Alfred Jones character in the movie 'Salmon Fishing the Yemen'
• Alfred F. Jones fictional character and personification of the USA in the manga and anime series 'Axis Powers: Hetalia'