Day of Saint Alfredo, January 12. Names for children

Alfredo is a name for a boy of Germanic origin that means 'the pacific', although there is no shortage who links his etymology with the elves giving him another meaning 'the one advised by elves'. It is a common name in our country that has not lost any of its charm despite the use, so it is an idea

Alfredo is a name for a boy of Germanic origin that means 'the pacific', although there is no shortage who links his etymology with the elves giving him another meaning 'the one advised by elves'. It is a common name in our country that has not lost any of its charm despite the use, so it is an ideal name for your child. Celebrate his name day on January 12, which is the day of San Alfredo.

Curiosities about the name Alfredo

The name Alfredo implies a reserved, judicious and prudent personality. Little friend of the conflicts, Alfredo is the person who is resorted to resolve any family conflict or to advise their friends. With an uneasy mind, Alfredo usually seeks tranquility and stability due to his calm nature. In addition, he prefers pragmatism to idealism, which leads them to quickly achieve their goals.

Alfredo is a name that is used throughout the world with hardly any variants. Throughout history there are many famous people who have taken the name of your son. The Spanish tenor Alfredo Kraus, the British filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock or the legendary singer of the group Queen, Freddie Mercury are just some of those who have raised the name Alfredo to the top.

Because Alfredo is still a name of current relevance despite its long history, which makes it ideal for your child of quiet and affable character. Although it is not its peaceful character precisely what characterized one of the most famous characters in the world of cinema, the protagonist of the saga 'Nightmare on Elm Street', Freddy Krueger, who has managed to terrorize several generations.

But Alfredo is also the name of great kings, of inventors like the Swedish Alfred Nobel, of emotive composers like the Mexican José Alfredo Jiménez, of writers like the Peruvian Alfredo Bryce Echenique or of anthropologists like the American Alfred Kroeber. And if there is a man loved and admired with the same name as your son, that is without a doubt the football legend Alfredo Di Stéfano.

To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate their saint in the month of January, consult our calendar of the names of saints of January. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.

And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.

Laura Sánchez.Editor of GuiaInfantil.com