Alfard
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,736
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Middle English origin
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About the Name Alfard
Alfard is a boy name .
Alfard is currently ranked #33,736 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alfard include Alf, Alfa, Alfay, Alfaie, Aly, Alie, and Alfkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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