| Meaning | elf counsel, wise elf |
| Origin | English, Italian, Spanish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Al-fre-do |
When it comes to choosing a name for your baby boy, Alfredo offers a perfect blend of timeless charm and historical significance. Originating from Italian and Spanish roots, Alfredo is the variant of the Old English name "Ælfræd," meaning "wise counselor" or "elf counsel."
The name's origin traces back to the ancient Germanic tribes, where elves were believed to possess wisdom and supernatural powers. Combining "elf" with "ræd," which denotes counsel, Alfredo embodies the idea of a wise and guiding figure.
Throughout history, many remarkable individuals have borne this name, including Alfredo Di Stefano, the Argentine football legend, and Alfredo Kraus, the renowned Spanish opera singer. The name's popularity has spread to fiction as well, with characters like Alfredo Linguini from "Ratatouille" and Alfredo Aldarisio from "The Count of Monte Cristo" winning hearts on the big screen.
Alfredo's versatility shines through with various nicknames like Al, Alfie, Fredo, and Freddy, making it all the more endearing. Whether your little Alfredo becomes a future leader, an artist, or a sports icon, his name will carry the legacy of wisdom and counsel, passed down through the ages.
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| Alfredo Di Stefano | Argentine football legend |
| Alfredo Kraus | Spanish opera singer |
| Alfredo Aceves | Mexican baseball pitcher |
| Alfredo Ramos Martinez | Mexican painter |
| Alfredo Jaar | Chilean artist and filmmaker |
| Alfredo Talavera | Mexican football goalkeeper |
| Alfredo Angulo | Mexican professional boxer |
| Alfredo Bryce Echenique | Peruvian writer |
| Alfredo Amezaga | Mexican-American baseball player |
| Alfredo Rios Galeana | Mexican revolutionary leader |
| Alfredo Evangelista | Italian former heavyweight boxer |
| Alfredo Ferrari | Son of Enzo Ferrari and vice-chairman of Ferrari S.p.A |
| Alfredo De Stefano | Italian-Argentine actor |
| Alfredo Lim | Filipino politician and former mayor of Manila |
| Alfredo Espino | Salvadoran poet |
| Alfredo Palacios | Argentine politician and advocate for workers' rights |
| Alfredo Morelos | Colombian footballer |
| Alfredo Saenz | Spanish banker and former CEO of Banco Santander |
| Alfredo De Angelis | Argentine tango musician and composer |
| Alfredo Baldomir | Uruguayan President and military leader |
| Alfredo Linguini | Character from the animated film "Ratatouille" |
| Alfredo Aldarisio | Character from the novel "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas |
| Alfredo Montaldo | Character from the TV series "Fringe" |
| Alfredo Marquez | Character from the telenovela "Rebelde" |
| Alfredo Sawyer | Character from the film "The Stepford Wives" |
| Alfredo Falcone | Character from the novel "The Godfather" by Mario Puzo |
| Alfredo Castaneda | Character from the TV series "Orange Is the New Black" |
| Alfredo Griffiths | Character from the film "Wild Hogs" |
| Alfredo Calvino | Character from the TV series "Narcos" |
| Alfredo Amat | Character from the film "A Boy and His Dog" |
| Alfredo Ramirez | Character from the novel "The Winter of Frankie Machine" by Don Winslow |
| Alfredo Raines | Character from the film "Police Academy 4 - Citizens on Patrol" |
| Alfredo La Pera | Character from the film "The Aviator" |
| Alfredo Garnet | Character from the TV series "Gotham" |
| Alfredo Delgado | Character from the film "The Devil's Advocate" |
| Alfredo Lombardi | Character from the film "Scent of a Woman" |
| Alfredo Boulton | Character from the TV series "El Cuerpo del Deseo" |
| Alfredo Traps | Character from the film "Analyze This" |
| Alfredo Quintero | Character from the TV series "Dynasty" |
| Alfredo Calleja | Character from the film "The Invisible Guest" |