Alfredo
elf counsel (Old English via Spanish)
Alfredo is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 33, with 159,295 records. It has 3 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 118,436 as Alfredo, and 40,859 as Alfredo Jr.
Origin and meaning
elf counsel (Old English via Spanish)
Alfredo is the Spanish adaptation of the Old English name Alfred (Ælfræd). Introduced during the Spanish colonial era, it became a standard, deeply rooted traditional Filipino male name. It remains widely recognized across multiple generations in the Philippines.
Spanish and Italian form of the Germanic/Old English name Alfred, composed of elements meaning 'elf' and 'counsel'. It was introduced into the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Fred, Freddie, Alfie, or Pido. Widely given during the mid-20th century, carrying a mature and classic connotation today.
Related forms
- Alfred English
- Alfredo Italian
- Alfredo Portuguese
- Alfred French
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Alfredo with common surname pairs
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Alfredo is the given name. The full name is Alfredo + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Alfredo a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Alfredo is number 33, with 159,295 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.