Name: Alf
Gender: Male
Usage: Alf, of norse origin, is a popular first name. It is more often used as a boy (male) name.
People having the name Alf are in general originating from Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States of America.
Meaning: The meaning of the name Alf is: Elf, Wise.
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Numerology of the first name Alf: calculate the core numbers of your numerology chart to discover your numerological profile and your personality traits.
The Growth number corresponding to this first name is 1. It denotes a pattern that assists you in growth and development: individualistic, determined, pioneering, bold, athletic, independent, active, self-confident.
Interpretation:
Qualities: Leader, Determined
Ruling planet: Sun
Colors: Yellow, Orange, Gold
Gemstones: Topaz, Amber
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The name Alf is ranked on the 6,558th position of the most used names. It means that this name is commonly used.
We estimate that there are at least 43100 persons in the world having this name which is around 0.001% of the population. The name Alf has three characters. It means that it is relatively short-length, compared to the other names in our database.
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History and Origin
The male name Alf is derived from álf, the Old Norse for "elf". It is also the shortened form of various Germanic names with álf as their first part, notably Alfred, Alfonso, or more directly from Ataulf (English: Adolph).
There are two kings called Alf in Norse mythology:
- Alf son of Sigar, a king in Norse mythology
- Alf son of Alaric, a Swedish king of the House of Yngling
In some cases, Alf may also be derived from Alfons, which doesn't contain the "elf" element, but is derived from adal-fons "noble-ready".
English: short form of Alfred.
Pet form: Alfie.
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