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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

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

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

From BBC • May 29, 2026

There’s surely an entry on the anarchist playwright Alfred Jarry, who once gave Picasso a Browning pistol—the gun favored by the anarchists.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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