Alfredo
Meaning of Alfredo
Alfredo is the suave, Latin-flavored cousin of the classic Alfred, traveling from the Old English roots “Ælfraed”—“wise counselor” or “elf advice”—through centuries of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese storytelling before landing on modern American birth certificates. The name wears a double-breasted suit of associations: on one sleeve, it nods to opera heroes like Verdi’s romantic Alfredo Germont; on the other, it winks at our collective comfort-food crush, fettuccine Alfredo, reminding everyone that wisdom can be deliciously down-to-earth. Though his popularity has ridden gentle waves—hovering around the mid-hundreds in the U.S. for decades—Alfredo has never disappeared, suggesting a steady, dependable spirit rather than a fleeting trend. Parents who choose Alfredo often say they love its blend of old-world gravitas and approachable nickname potential (Freddy, Alfie, or the ever-dashing Fredi). In short, Alfredo feels like a trusted adviser with a ready smile—someone who offers both sage counsel and, when the moment calls for it, an extra sprinkle of Parmesan on life’s plate.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as ahl-FREH-doh (/alˈfre.do/)
English
- Pronunced as al-FRAY-doh (/ælˈfreɪ.doʊ/)
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Notable People Named Alfredo
| Alfredo Di Stéfano was a legendary footballer who led Real Madrid to five European Cup victories and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history. |
| Alfredo Corchado Jiménez is a Mexican-American journalist and author who serves as the Mexico City bureau chief for The Dallas Morning News, focusing on drug cartels and border conflicts. |
| Alfredo Zitarrosa was a groundbreaking Uruguayan singer-songwriter who fused folk and tango in Milonga music, addressing social and political themes with a distinctive sound. |
| Alfredo Talavera Díaz is a Mexican professional football coach and former goalkeeper who currently coaches goalkeepers for the Mexico under-23 national team. |
| Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster was a Benedictine monk who served as Archbishop of Milan and became a cardinal after being an abbot. |
| Alfredo Simón Cabrera is a Dominican former MLB pitcher who played for the Orioles, Tigers, and Reds and was known as Carlos Cabrera from 2001 to 2004. |
| Alfredo Filippini was an Italian artist known for his work in sculpture, painting, and illustration. |
| Alfredo Bryce Echenique is a prolific Peruvian writer from Lima, known for his many books and short stories. |
| Dr. Alfredo Jahn Hartman was a Venezuelan civil engineer, botanist, and geographer who made the first ascent of Pico Humboldt in 1911 as an explorer and mountaineer. |
| Alfredo Kraus Trujillo was a celebrated Spanish tenor from the Canary Islands, renowned for his mastery of bel canto roles and his acclaimed interpretation of Massenet's Werther, particularly the aria "Pourquoi me réveiller?" |
| Alfredo Sciarrotta was an Italian-American silversmith and undersea weapons expert. |
| Alfredo Alcón - Alfredo Félix Alcón was a highly acclaimed Argentine theatre and film actor, widely considered one of the most important of the 20th century. |
| Alfredo Volpi was a prominent Brazilian modernist painter, born in Italy but raised in São Paulo. |
| Alfredo is a Brazilian forward who plays for Juventus. |
| Alfredo Eduardo Quintana Bravo was a Cuban-born Portuguese handball goalkeeper for FC Porto and the Portugal national team. |
