Name Meaning & Origin
"Alfred the Great was King of the West Saxons from 871 to 886, and King of the Anglo-Saxons from 886 until his death in 899"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Alfred the Great was King of the West Saxons from 871 to 886, and King of the Anglo-Saxons from 886 until his death in 899. He was the youngest son of King Æthelwulf and Æthelwulf's first wife Osburh, who both died when Alfred was young. Three of Alfred's brothers, Æthelbald, Æthelberht and Æthelred, reigned in turn before him. Under Alfred's rule, considerable administrative and military reforms were introduced, prompting lasting change in England.
Alfred the Great was King of the West Saxons from 871 to 886, and King of the Anglo-Saxons from 886 until his death in 899. He was the youngest son of King Æthelwulf and Æthelwulf's first wife Osburh, who both died when Alfred was young. Three of Alfred's brothers, Æthelbald, Æthelberht and Æthelred, reigned in turn before him. Under Alfred's rule, considerable administrative and military reforms were introduced, prompting lasting change in England.
Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.
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Root element "Elfred" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Alfred the Great was King of the West Saxons from 871 to 886, and King of the Anglo-Saxons from 886 until his death in 899".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~5 people named Elfred in the US. Peaked in 1920 with 5 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Elfred is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 22.
Elfred is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 5 people in the United States are named Elfred. The name peaked in 1920 with 5 recorded uses.
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