Alfredia
Alfredia Origin and Meaning
Alfredia is a feminine given name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Alfreda, the feminine form of Alfred. Alfred traces back to Old English Ælfræd, combining the elements 'ælf' (elf) and 'ræd' (counsel), essentially meaning 'elf counsel' or 'wise elf.' The addition of the '-ia' suffix to Alfreda creates a more ornate, feminine-sounding variation. Alfredia has never been among the most common names in the United States but has appeared in usage records throughout the 20th century, with scattered instances dating back to the late 19th century. The name has a stately, somewhat old-fashioned quality with four syllables (al-FRED-ee-a). As with many classic names, Alfredia represents the tradition of adapting masculine names to feminine forms while adding distinctive elements to create a unique variation with connections to historical naming patterns.