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By: Baby Name of the Day: Gareth | Appellation Mountain

Baby Name of the Day: Gareth | Appellation Mountain — Wed, 25 May 2011 07:04:15 +0000

[...] Alfred, Lord Tennyson, gave Gareth and Eluned a happy ending in his mid-nineteenth century Idylls of the King. In other versions, Gareth marries Eluned’s sister. [...]

By: WHAT’S IN MY NAME and BIRTHMONTH? « Chronicles of the Unsaid

WHAT’S IN MY NAME and BIRTHMONTH? « Chronicles of the Unsaid — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 05:54:49 +0000

[...] WHAT’S IN MY NAME and BIRTHMONTH? I recently stumbled on an entry about my given name from http://appellationmountain.net/2008/11/28/name-of-the-day-alfred/ [...]

By: Name of the Day: Frederick « Appellation Mountain

Name of the Day: Frederick « Appellation Mountain — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:00:22 +0000

[...] Pint-sized actor Freddie Highmore – though he was born Alfred; [...]

By: Lola

Lola — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:17:08 +0000

I’m thoroughly charmed by Alfred. But then, we’re huge Batman fans here. I find him dapper, a bit fancy, warm and charming. Alfie’s cool with me, especially as a nickname (I am not charmed by him as a standalone) and Freddy’s okay, but thanks to a few personal assocations, it’s not ever going to be something I use, in any form. (not even Winifred, which charms me completely *sigh*)

Lyndsay, Alfred Frost sounds quite dapper and I’ll second Verity’s distinguished! I like it. There’s something eminentley capable and reassuring about Alfred. He gets a huge :thumbsup: from me.

By: Austin

Austin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:27:20 +0000

I knew something was up when I heard Lily Allen’s song Alfie last year. I didn’t even know it was a nickname for Alfred, but now it makes sense. No wonder the name is top ten over in the UK. I think Alfred will pick up a little here, but nowhere near the popularity over there.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:15:26 +0000

Alfred’s OK, for nicknames Al sounds like a good guy but middle-aged mannish. Freddie and Alfie (does make me think of the song) are cute, maybe too cute for me. I like Alf the best of the nicknames, does not remind me of the TV show anymore but I’m afraid kids might be tempted to call him Elf (or Elfie). .. maybe Freddie’s the best.

By: Name of the Day: Oliver « Appellation Mountain

Name of the Day: Oliver « Appellation Mountain — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:20:48 +0000

[...] was reckless; Olivier cautious and wise. Olivier derives from the Germanic Alfihar. Like Alfred, this is another elf name – in this case, elf army. [...]

By: appellationmountain

appellationmountain — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:34:38 +0000

Lyndsay, I didn’t even notice that Alfie was #10 in the UK – and climbing! That’s a good sign that he’ll be accepted on these shores, even if he’s not quite fashionable here.

Alfred Frost sounds quite distinguished. As I wrote the post Alfie really grew on me – I hadn’t given him much thought before. And you can sing the old Burt Baccarach song to him, “What’s it all about, Alfie?” I’m a huge fan of Freddy/Freddie, so that would be my first impulse to nn Alfred. But I think Alfie will wear well, too.

By: Lyndsay

Lyndsay — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:58:34 +0000

I’m in love with Alfred, we’re about 99% sure we’re naming him this. At first I didn’t like Alfred in full and only liked it for Alfie and Freddy, but now he’s grown on me so much. I love that there were only 298 boys named Alfred in the US in 2007. Also, I couldn’t decide between Alfie and Freddy being his main nickname, but after writing it in cursive about 12,000 times, I’ve decided that I love Alfie so much. The fact that it’s not in the top 1000 in america, but is number 10 in the UK is a plus. I figure it won’t sound too obscure, but certainly won’t be common here, at least not among kids his age. I love that there are so many great namesakes. I also love that he’s got that fusty old feel I love, but cute nicknames. I love that he’s uncommon, yet recognizable. I’m just completely in love and I’m pretty sure nothing anyone can say will change my mind. thank you so much for making this NotD!

ohhhh, and the middle name will be Frost… Alfred Frost, nn Alfie… what do you think?