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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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British sprinter Amy Hunt placed second in the women's 100m in 10.99 seconds, with St Lucia's Olympic champion Julien Alfred taking victory in a time of 10.76.

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

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

Everlane CEO Alfred Chang told External link the publication Retail Dive that Everlane would operate as an independent brand “staying true to our longstanding brand values, sustainability commitments, and exceptional quality.”

From Barron's Jun. 1, 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

When I return from the Imperial Library, I find the king's nephew, Prince Alfred, sitting in the main salon, ready for his appointment.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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