Alfred
From Old English Ælfræd: "elf" + "counsel, advice".
Meaning and origin
Alfred was the name of a 9th-century Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex, known as Alfred the Great, who successfully defended his kingdom against Viking invasion and promoted learning by translating Latin texts into Old English.
How to pronounce Alfred
| English (US) | AL-fred /ˈælfɹɛd/ |
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