Alfreda Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alfreda Name at a Glance

Name	Alfreda
Meaning	Variant of Elfreda: Elf strength, good counselor. From the Old English name Aelfthryth. Also a feminine form of Alfred, meaning sage, or wise, from the Old English Aelfraed, meaning elf counsel. Also from Ealdfrith or Alfrid, meaning old peace.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Alfreda Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alfreda means “Variant of Elfreda: Elf strength, good counselor. From the Old English name Aelfthryth. Also a feminine form of Alfred, meaning sage, or wise, from the Old English Aelfraed, meaning elf counsel. Also from Ealdfrith or Alfrid, meaning old peace”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alfreda Name Origin

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Is Alfreda a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alfreda is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alfreda

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