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Alfie

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A short form of Alfred or Alfonso, also used as a given name in its own right.
"They named their son Alfie after his great-grandfather."

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In plain EnglishA friendly nickname or standalone first name related to Alfred.

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Etymology

A diminutive of Alfred/Alfonso formed with the affectionate -ie ending.

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