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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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Seventy-five years ago this summer Alfred Hitchcock released “Strangers on a Train,” the first in the great series of suspense thrillers he would make in the decade to come.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

For color, Tiernan referenced early hand-tinting of black and white, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s Technicolor masterpiece “The Red Shoes” and Alfred Hitchcock’s dreamlike “Vertigo,” which was his touchstone.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 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

Prince Alfred collapses forward, crashing into two carts.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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