Alf

Gender: Masculine

Origin: Norse

Meaning: “Elf.”

Pronunciation: (ALF)

Nicknames: Alfie

Detail: Derived from Old Norse alfr “elf”.

In Norse mythology, King Alf was the suitor of Alfhild. She dressed as a man to avoid marrying him. Then, he thinking she was a warrior, they battled almost to the death. Realizing he was as strong as she was, Alfhild married him.

Male Variations:

• Alf (Scandinavian, Norse Mythology)
• Alfr (Old Norse)
• Alv (Norwegian)

Female Variations:

• Alfhild
• Alva (Norwegian, Swedish)
• Elfa (Norse, Icelandic)
• Elva (Danish, Swedish)