Alf
Short form of Alfred, from Old English Aelfraed: "elf" + "counsel".
Meaning and origin
In England, Alf is simply the everyday clipping of Alfred, formed the same way Bill stands for William or Tom for Thomas.
How to pronounce Alf
| English (US) | ALF /ælf/ |
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