The nameAlfreda

Alfreda is the feminine of Alfred, most used in the 1920s.

Meaning

Alfreda comes from the Old English aelf, "elf", and raed, "counsel".

Origin

Old English.

History

In the United States Alfreda reached 456th place in 1925.

Popularity of the name Alfreda

Alfreda in the United States

1958peak year (363 births)
11,418babies named Alfreda in the United States since 1880
0182363 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Alfreda was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 2,507 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Alfreda. Its rise began around 1908, and it peaked in 1958. Half of all babies named Alfreda in the United States were born before 1948, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

Alfreda in France

1920peak year (240 births)
5,415babies named Alfreda in France since 1900
0120240 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Alfreda was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 1,710 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Alfreda. Half of all babies named Alfreda in France were born before 1922, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alfreda mean?

Alfreda comes from the Old English aelf, "elf", and raed, "counsel".

What is the origin of the name Alfreda?

Old English.

Is Alfreda a girl's or a boy's name?

Alfreda is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Alfreda?

Variants and related names of Alfreda include Alfred.