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Alfie

Alfie ranks #71 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 17 places, 596 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #79 among boy cat names.
Alfie's popularity trend

Alfie's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2025.

0.01%0.02%0.03%0.04%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
596
across 17 places
Popularity rank
#71
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+64
2020 → 2025
Gender split
95% boys
5% girls95% boys
What does Alfie mean?
2 syllablesOrigin: Germanic languages

Alfie is a nickname for Alfred, a Germanic name built from elements meaning "elf" and "counsel," roughly translating to "wise advisor." It has become a popular given name in its own right, especially in Britain.

Alfie has a cheeky, affectionate charm, perfect for a pet with a mischievous streak and plenty of personality. It suits a small, scrappy companion who's always got something going on.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Alfie shows up

Alfie's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

BurnsideAustralia0.4%
AdelaideAustralia0.4%
TorontoCanada0.4%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.3%
ProspectAustralia0.2%
DarwinAustralia0.2%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.2%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.2%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
PlayfordAustralia0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.1%
ZürichSwitzerland0.1%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.0%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%

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