Alfred

Although I, personally, wouldn't use it, I think Alfred is a classy name; and how can you not love the sweet nickname “Alfie”? I mean, come on. Also, “elf counsel” just sounds really awesome. Overall, I think Alfred is a pretty cool name.

Alfred is vintage and gorgeous. The meaning “elf counsel” is so cool! And Alfie and Fred/Freddy make great modern nicknames.

Good and strong name, really masculine and with class! Not anymore used often as it was many decades ago, now it's a rare name, not much used. It feels a little bit like an older male name, but I like this name, because Alfred has quality and charm also.

It’s a very old name, but that doesn’t stop it from being amazing! Alfred will suit any age and a cute nickname for Alfred is Alfie.

Amazing history and meaning.

Very amazing.

Alfred is absolutely my favourite male name of all time. I love it so much! However, I don't think it should regain popularity. It's an old-fashioned name that is better if left in the past. This is just my personal opinion anyway. You decide!

Alfred is a great name! I love the nicknames "Alf" and "Alfie".

Very ugly and old fashioned.

It’s not a good name, it’s a bad bad name despite the feel of the name and its portrayal. Alfred is a German name.

I love this name!
Some people may consider it old-man-ish, but I definitely don’t think so! If I was born a boy, I would have been called Alfred and I wouldn’t have thought my name was boring or dated at all! The very thought!
I like quite a few of the diminutives for Alfred. My favorite is Alfie, and I also like Freddie and Freddy. Fred is OK, too, but not the diminutive I would pick out of all of them. (Obviously the one I would pick is Alfie!)

I can’t imagine an American with this name who's under 70. Any boy would get teased for having an old man’s name. I don’t even think it’s a good name. Sounds too much like a last name. It makes me think of a snobby, rich, British man who hates talking to anyone of a lesser class.

I really like this name :) it has a nice sound to it for me because I kind of like vintage sounding names. I like that it has a lot of history to it and that it is also the name of a favorite character of mine ;)

Alfred is considered a very old, out-dated name in the U.S. Geeky, dorky, unattractive.

Love it! So timeless and classic, with cute nicknames. In Hungary, I'd use the nickname "Frédi".

Alfred is a really, really, seriously good name!

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Nicknames could be:

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Alf, Al, Fred or Alfie, Allie.

Admittedly, it's a nice name. I like the nickname Freddy, a little.
It's unfortunate it went out of style, I imagine it could make a comeback (then people would start spelling it strangely, though... like Alfryd or Elfred. Goodness!)
It's a fun name that I think can fit any personality.

I am mixed with this name, I like it, but I don't at the same time. I would name a dog this, but not a boy.

I can't really help but love this name, for reasons I am unsure of. It's cute, sweet, and I love the nickname "Fred."

I love this name. Mainly because of the personification of America from Hetalia (best anime ever!) and "Weird Al" Yankovic.

OH MY FREAKING GOSH! I wouldn't expect to see anything of Hetalia in here! Yes, Alfred is an awesome name. It sounds like a high school jockey or a cool kid, it has its own uniqueness to it.

Alfred is such an amazing name, this name has such powerful meanings, It reminds me of the nerd that will become the star, if I were to have a kid I would for sure name him this name! Everytime I see it I always fawn over it.

Love it! This name would honor relatives Albert and Frederick, and would be perfect for a future boy I might have. The nickname Alfie is adorable too, and Alfred sounds like a good name for a boy to grow into. Yes to this type of "old man" names that are ready to be revived for the next generation!

This name has grown on me and now I quite like it. Although I don't like any of the nicknames for Alfred, it would be a good name for a boy of any age. This name brings to mind a strong, reliable guy.

This name is seriously adorable. I don't know why, but to me it just is. For a little boy, I think the nicknames Alfie or Freddie are more fitting and still cute, but overall Alfred is an awesome name! It has actual history to it too, unlike all these trendy, made up names.

I really like this name because it has a lot of history to it and sounds regal and imposing, but because of those same reasons, it seems like a lot for a kid to bear. It's hard to imagine this name on anyone younger than 40 for me.

One of my guilty pleasure boys names. It could be made more modern with the nickname Alfie.

This name seems to grow on me, as Albert and Arthur. Alfred can be cute and I like the nickname "Alfie".

What comes to mind is the MAD guy: ''What, me worry?''. I don't like this old-fashioned name, and I hate the nicknames Alf and Alfie. I loathe Fred as well, so there aren't really any redeeming factors to this name.

This name is growing on me. Like Arthur, it feels more and more noble as I think about its royal beginnings.

Alfred is the worst name you could get, in my opinion:
There's that nasty song about a nerd called Al. While it's very funny, it doesn't leave you a good impression. Then there's that mean nickname Alfredo. And last, it sounds bad.