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What does the name Alfie make you think of?

169 replies

Poppy2421 · 08/01/2025 12:14

I think its a classic boys name and its one of my current favourites. My husband says he just thinks of Alfie Moon from Eastenders and thinks its a bit of a common name for that reason. I've never watched Eastenders so don't have these connotations! Will everyone else?

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Sunnyflow · 08/01/2025 14:49

Very common and 'downmarket'

Hellyeahbaby · 08/01/2025 14:29

It's the most popular boys name in the school I work at and most of them are little sh*ts.
Any time I hear the name, in my head I hear Kat slater screaming it

Lurkingandlearning · 08/01/2025 14:15

I immediately thought of a lovely little boy “old for his years” in that very endearing way, with freckles.

Then I read the other posts and remembered Alfy Moon. I wouldn’t let that put me off

DancefloorAcrobatics · 08/01/2025 14:13

Very common round here...
As for stereotype, I know
The Good- DS friend, lovely polite boy
The Bad - nephew, he's just a spoilt brat.
The Ugly- obese kid in the neighbourhood, with curly ginger hair & piggy eyes. He'd probably be ok if he'd loose weight and had a proper haircut.

Roaminginthegloaming · 08/01/2025 14:12

Michael Caine.

He played the lead role as “Alfie” in the 60s film of the same name. Alfie was a rotter (with charm) and a misogynist.

A cute name I suppose for little boys, but not so much for an adult male.

Wonmoretime · 08/01/2025 14:12

Michael Caine, Jude Law. Philanderer. Overused.

Sunnnybunny72 · 08/01/2025 14:01

A name chosen when you've run out of ideas.

usernother · 08/01/2025 13:54

I watch Eastenders but I didn't think of Alfie Moon. I think Alfie is a traditional boys name. Inoffensive. It's nice.

Startinganew32 · 08/01/2025 13:50

Sunnyflow · 08/01/2025 13:45

It's the opposite of an elegant classic name! I really dislike it strongly.

Alfred is nice. But I have an allergy to people giving their kids nicknames as their proper name.

Sunnyflow · 08/01/2025 13:45

It's the opposite of an elegant classic name! I really dislike it strongly.

Sunnyflow · 08/01/2025 13:44

Quite common and regularly the "naughty child" along with Archie!

This. It's the Wayne and Kevin of this generation...!

Wendolino · 08/01/2025 13:44

Michael Caine.

PersephoneSmith · 08/01/2025 13:43

IrrationalIvy · 08/01/2025 12:26

Lily Allen’s song ‘Alfie’ about her brother, but that’s quite niche I imagine.

“Oh, Alfie get up
It's a brand new day
I just can't sit back
And watch you waste your life away”

This and then Alfie Allen getting his dick cut off in Game of Thrones 😃

Janedoe82 · 08/01/2025 13:41

Honestly- I think it is a bit naff!

MizzMarple · 08/01/2025 13:38

Niche, but Becoming More Like Alfie by the Divine Comedy. I’ve got it stuck in my head now.

ByQuaintAzureWasp · 08/01/2025 13:35

Song by Cilla Black

Nothatgingerpirate · 08/01/2025 13:32

That fluffy brown thing from space who lived with the American family and liked biscuits and roast cat.
Nothing else.
😁

Aligirlbear · 08/01/2025 13:28

As an adult Alfie suggests a bit boyish cheeky chappie / mischievous and not to be taken too seriously - so not sure how well it works in a work environment. Shortened to Alf and makes me think of a great uncle who would be about 106 now !

I think it sort of works for a child ( but very popular and loads around) but as an adult not really.

Think Alfie Moon Eastenders , Cilla Black Alfie - very 60s - sorry

FeegleFrenzy · 08/01/2025 13:20

Coopilot · 08/01/2025 12:38

I know 2. They ride scrambler bikes with balaclavas on and their mates are called Lewy, Spencer, Jake and Leon.

This would totally be my first impression. That and a bit of casual shoplifting and terrorising old ladies. Sorry.

shiningstar2 · 08/01/2025 13:14

My daughter's gorgeous Golden Retriever. 🐕‍🦺🦮🐕 Lovely nature ...a real gentleman ...but not sure this is the vibe you are looking for 🤔

pizzaHeart · 08/01/2025 13:13

first thought : lively dog
second thought: lively 7-8 y.o boy with curly hair
third thought : or is a pet name for Alfred ? I’m not keen on name Alfred much.

disclaimer: don’t watch soaps

ginasevern · 08/01/2025 13:12

It makes me think there's too many kids called Alfie on my council estate. Likewise Darcy for a girl. It's all I bloody hear being yelled by mothers in their PJs in the supermarket.

Hermyknee · 08/01/2025 13:11

Two black labradors I know.
Lovely dogs.

Ilovegermany · 08/01/2025 13:09

I think of the Lily Allen song and Alfie Moon but I still think it is a nice name.

Onlyvisiting · 08/01/2025 13:08

shellyleppard · 08/01/2025 12:16

I think of the children books by Shirley hughes..... Alfie and annie rose. Were a family favourite when my children were young ❤️

Same!
And it's short for Alfred, not a name on it's own for me.