Gender Masculine

Meaning & History

Derived from Old Norse alfr meaning "elf". In Norse legend this was the name of king, the suitor of a reluctant maiden named Alfhild. She avoided marrying him by disguising herself as a warrior, but when they fought she was so impressed by his strength that she changed her mind.

Related Names

Rootalfr
VariantsAlve(Swedish) Alv(Norwegian) Alfr(Norse Mythology)
Feminine FormsAlva(Swedish) Alva(Norwegian) Elva(Danish)
Surname DescendantsAlfson, Alfsson(Swedish)
Same SpellingAlf 2, Alf 3

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   informal   common   natural   strong   rough   simple   comedic  

Name Days

Estonia: October 29
Norway: January 3
Poland: February 11
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Poland: April 19
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Sweden: June 21

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Entry updated April 25, 2021