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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Alf
Old English; Old Norse; Old High German
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Usage of the Name Alf
English; Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Norse Mythology; Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
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Meaning of the Name Alf
The name Alf has several meanings:
1. It is a short form of Alfred.
2. It is derived from the Old Norse word "alfr" meaning "elf". This name was borne by several characters in the Norse mythology, including the legendary Swedish king who was the son of Alrek.
3. It is also a Scandinavian short form of Adolf (see Adolph).
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Alf Smith (1873 - 1953), a Canadian ice hockey player;
Alf Sjöberg (1903 - 1980), a Swedish theatre and film director;
Alf Engen (1909 - 1997), a Norwegian-American Alpine skier;
Alf Clausen (born 1941), an American composer.
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Names Related to Alf
Refer to the following lists: names related to Alfred |
names related to Adolph.
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