Alf

Meaning of Alf

The name Alf is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as "alf" (/ælf/). The name Alf is a variation of the names Alfred and Alfonso. In the United States, the popularity of the name Alf has varied over the years. In recent decades, it has not been as commonly used, but in the mid-20th century, it experienced some popularity. Today, Alf is a unique and distinctive choice for parents looking for a less common name for their baby boy.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as alf (/ælf/)

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Notable People Named Alf

Alf Ramsey - Sir Alfred Ernest Ramsey was an English football player and manager, best known for leading the England national team to victory in the 1966 FIFA World Cup as their manager.
Alf Dubs, Baron Dubs - Alfred Dubs, Baron Dubs, is a British Labour politician and former Member of Parliament.
Alf Morris - Alfred Morris, Baron Morris of Manchester, was a British Labour Co-operative politician and disability rights campaigner.
Alf Henrikson - Alf Ragnar Sten Henrikson was a Swedish writer, poet, and translator known for his diverse literary works and contributions to popular science and history.
Alf Rolfsen was a renowned Norwegian painter and muralist.
Alf Jones - Alfred George Jones, an English footballer from Walsall, played as a full back and represented the England national football team three times.
Alf Goddard - Frank Henry "Alf" Goddard was an English film actor.
Alf Perry - Alfred Perry, a professional golfer from England, clinched The Open Championship in 1935.
Alf Jones - Alfred Jones is an English former professional footballer known for his 205 appearances in the Football League, primarily playing as a full back for Leeds United and Lincoln City.
Alf Dark - Alfred James Dark was an English footballer known for his career playing at half-back for various clubs including Newcastle United and Leeds United.
Alf Birtles - Alfred John Birtles was an Australian rugby league footballer and a World War II RAAF officer who tragically lost his life over Germany.
Alf Smith was an Australian rugby league footballer who played for Newtown in the 1930s.
Alf Feebery - Alfred Feebery was an English professional footballer known for his career as a left back, making 221 appearances in the Football League for Notts County and playing on loan at Midland League club Newark and for Bristol Rovers.
Alf Saltveit was a versatile Norwegian writer known for his work as a poet, novelist, non-fiction writer, and translator.
Alf Wallace is a former Canadian international lawn bowler.
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