Alf

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
"Elf" or "Supernatural being"
Popularity
Alf is not a commonly used name around the world. Its popularity varies by region, and it is more prevalent in Scandinavian countries, such as Norway and Sweden.

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Alf Name meanings & History

"Elf" or "Supernatural being". 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. Alf is predominantly used as a masculine given name. It can also be used as a nickname for names such as Alfred, Alfredo or Alfonso.

Zodiac Sign of Alf: Action Aries

Synonyms of Alf:

A: Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative,Action,Assertive,Ambitious

L: Legal,Lazy,Luscious,Lovely,Liaison,Languid,Lover

F: Festive,Friendly,Fiery,Fun-loving

Alf is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Devious name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Alf is not a widely used name among famous people. However, there have been a few notable individuals with this name, such as Alf Svensson, a former Swedish footballer, and Alf Noe, a philosopher and cognitive scientist from Denmark.

2.) Alf (Male)

Usage: Norse

Meanings: Elf


3.) Alf (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Noble Wolf / Elven Counselor

Pronunciation: ALF
In English, the name is pronounced as "alf."


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Description: Germanic / Scandinavian. Noble Wolf / Elven Counselor. Short form of Alfred. Alf is used as a given name for baby boys in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Alf include Alf Inge Haaland, a former Norwegian professional footballer, and Alf Lechner, a German sculptor.

4.) Alf (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Elf, supernatural being


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Cartoon of Alf

Description: Elf, supernatural being. Short form of Adolf. Alf is a short and simple name that is easy to spell and pronounce. It can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname for longer names like Alfred or Alvin.

Famous People

Alf Robertson (Swedish folk singer and songwriter), Alf Inge Haaland (Norwegian former footballer)

Related Names to Alf

Alvin, Alfred, Alastair, Alaric, Alpheus, Alonzo

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