Alfredo

Origin and meaning of Alfredo

Alfredo comes from the Old English Ælfræd, from the elements ælf, 'elf,' and ræd, 'counsel': it thus means 'wise counsellor,' guided as if by a magical wisdom. Made famous in England by King Alfred the Great, the name spread in its Latin form through Italy, Spain and Latin America, while it remains Alfred in Germanic and Scandinavian countries. With its warm, elegant sound, it blends gentleness and authority — a reassuring classic, much loved in music and opera too.

Variants around the world

How Alfredo is said in other languages.

Famous people

• Alfredo Kraus— singer
• Alfredo Casella— composer