What Names Mean

Index | Alfred


Alfred: This name is usually translated "all peace." Neidinger derives the first syllable of the Anglo-Saxon name Alfred, Aelfred, from the word "alp," "alf", "elf," "strong," "powerful." The name is rather from "alf-rad," "help in counsel." Danish, Alfred; Dutch, Alfred; French, Alfred; German, Alfred; Italian, Alfredo; Latin, Alfredus; Spanish, Alfredo.