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Alfred

American  
[al-fred, -frid] / ˈæl frɛd, -frɪd /

noun

  1. a first name: from the Old English words meaning “elf ” and “counsel.”


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Weekly attendance suffered during the pandemic, but the congregation is seeing an uptick in young families, says the Rev. Alfred Bradley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

While fairly light, it’s just compelling enough, thanks largely to its fantastic cast, led by Alfred Molina, Geena Davis and Alfre Woodard.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Her husband Robert said his son was initially lifeless in his arms, before Alfred started screaming.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

There was Anderson’s take on the bar jacket that Christian Dior made for Marlene Dietrich to wear in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Stage Fright,” white with a geometric black collar.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

In the fall of 1837, Gracy and Alfred were married.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

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