Alf

Male

Meaning

Elf

Origin

Swedish

Pronunciation

/ælf/

Traits associated with the name Alf:

Dogs named Alf tend to be loving, loyal, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Alf?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy classic television shows. Alf was a popular character from the 1980s sitcom of the same name.

Is Alf a good dog name?

Alf is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Alf isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

4,090
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
1,670
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Alf is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Alf was, in the past month, the 3856th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Alf is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Alf was viewed 99 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Alf's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Alf is most adored in Indiana, Florida and Pennsylvania.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, New Jersey and Colorado.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Alf.

Most popular breeds named Alf:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Yorkshire Terrier
  4. Shetland Sheepdog
  5. Cocker Spaniel

Alf is found in these categories:

scandinavian dog names
scandinavian

Derived from Old Norse, meaning "elf" or "supernatural being".

Dog names like Alf:

Abe
Father Of Nations
Art
Bear
Peaceful
Ah
little one
Eagle
Elf Wise
Alf dog name meaning

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