The name Alfred means 'elf counsel', derived from the Old English name Ælfræd, which is composed of the elements ælf 'elf' and ræd 'counsel, advice'. It has a rich historical background, particularly associated with Alfred the Great, a 9th-century king of Wessex known for his scholarly contributions and military leadership against the Danes. The name's usage persisted even after the Norman Conquest, a period when most Old English names were replaced by Norman ones. It saw a revival in the 18th c...