Alfie is a charming and playful name that has been enjoying popularity for several decades. Historically, it was often given as a nickname for a child named Alfred or Alvred, but it has since become a name in its own right. Alfie has also been used as a character name in literature and popular culture, perhaps most notably in the 1966 film "Alfie".
Alfie is typically used as a nickname for the name Alfred, which means "wise counselor" or "elf counsel" in Old English. Diminutive of Alfred. Alfie is used as a standalone name or a nickname for a longer name like Alfred. It is often given to boys, but it can also be used for girls.
Pet form of Alfred, proving to be a popular name in recent years. This might be to do with the remake of cult filmAlfie, starring Jude Law.