Alfie (disambiguation)
Encyclopedia
Alfie is a nickname
(though it can also be a given name
) in English
-speaking countries, a variant on or shortened version of Alfred (Old English) or Alphonse (Old German
).
Alfie may refer to:
Nickname
A nickname is "a usually familiar or humorous but sometimes pointed or cruel name given to a person or place, as a supposedly appropriate replacement for or addition to the proper name.", or a name similar in origin and pronunciation from the original name....
(though it can also be a given name
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
) in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
-speaking countries, a variant on or shortened version of Alfred (Old English) or Alphonse (Old German
Old German
Old German usually refers to Old High German, but it could also refer to:*Old Low German *Altdeutsche Tracht , a dress style popular among early 19th century German radicals...
).
Alfie may refer to:
- Alfie (play), a 1963 play by Bill NaughtonBill NaughtonWilliam John Francis Naughton, or Bill Naughton was an Irish-born British playwright and author, best known for his play Alfie.-Early life:...
- Alfie (1966 film), a film based on the play by Bill Naughton starring Michael Caine
- Alfie DarlingAlfie DarlingAlfie Darling is a 1975 British comedy drama film directed by Ken Hughes. It is the sequel to the 1966 film Alfie. This time Alan Price takes over Michael Caine's role of Alfie....
(aka Oh, Alfie!), a 1975 sequel to the 1966 film - Alfie (2004 film)Alfie (2004 film)Alfie is a 2004 British/American comedy-drama film based on the 1966 British film of the same name, starring Jude Law as the title character, originally played by Michael Caine. The film was written, directed and produced by Charles Shyer.-Plot:...
, a 2004 remake of the 1966 film
Music
- Alfie (album)Alfie (album)Alfie is a 1966 album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins of music from the film of the same name. The original British film soundtrack featured Rollins with local musicians, including pianist Stan Tracey, who are not heard on this album....
, a Sonny Rollins album, the soundtrack album to the 1966 film - Alfie (band)Alfie (band)Alfie were an English indie rock band from Manchester. They were originally signed to Twisted Nerve Records before moving to EMI sub-label Regal Zonophone Records.-Twisted Nerve years :...
, English indie rock band - "Alfie" (Lily Allen song)Alfie (Lily Allen song)"Alfie" is a song by British recording artist Lily Allen from her debut studio album, Alright, Still. Written by Allen and Greg Kurstin, the song was released as the fourth and final single from the album, on 5 March 2007, by Regal Recordings. In the United Kingdom, it was marketed as a double...
, a 2007 Lily Allen song - "Alfie" (song)Alfie (song)"Alfie" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1965 most successfully recorded by Cher, Cilla Black and Dionne Warwick.-Background:...
, a 1968 much recorded Burt Bacharach and Hal David song - Alfie (soundtrack)Alfie (soundtrack)Alfie is a soundtrack album to the film of the same name, released in 2004. It was produced and performed by Mick Jagger and David A. Stewart, with contritubitons from Joss Stone, Sheryl Crow and Nadirah "Nadz" Seid....
, the soundtrack to the 2004 film remake - The AlfeeThe AlfeeThe Alfee is a popular Japanese musical group composed of Masaru Sakurai , Kōnosuke Sakazaki and Toshihiko Takamizawa...
, Japanese rock band formerly named Alfie - "Becoming More Like Alfie", a song from The Divine Comedy's 1996 Casanova (album)Casanova (album)Casanova is The Divine Comedy's fourth album. It was the band's commercial breakthrough. It was released on Setanta and certified gold in the UK in July 1997. This was helped by the release of The Divine Comedy's first single "Something for the Weekend" which reached number 13 on the charts...
Sport
Athletes nicknamed "Alfie":- Daniel AlfredssonDaniel AlfredssonDaniel Alfredsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey player. He is the captain of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League . He is considered a leader by example and has been compared to former Detroit Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman in his value to the Senators...
(born 1972), Swedish professional ice hockey player - Cameron HitchcockCameron HitchcockCameron Hitchcock is an Australian rules footballer who began his career on the rookie list for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the AFL.Cameron was born on the Eyre Peninsula in the little country town of Elliston, South Australia, and lived there before moving to Adelaide with his family and...
, an Australian rules footballer with the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League - Allan LangerAllan LangerAllan "Alfie" Langer AM is an Australian former multi-award-winning rugby league footballer of the 1980s, 90s and 2000s who works as an assistant coach for the Australian national team and Brisbane Broncos...
(born 1966), Australian Rugby League player - Justin LangerJustin LangerJustin Lee Langer AM is a former international cricketer who represented Australia in 105 Test matches and the current Assistant Coach and Batting Coach of the Australian cricket team. A left-handed batsman, his opening partnership with Matthew Hayden was one of the most successful of all time...
(born 1970), former Australian cricketer - Adam le FondreAdam le FondreGlenville Adam J. le Fondre , more commonly known as Adam Le Fondre, is an English footballer who plays for Reading as a striker. He previously played for his hometown club Stockport County, Rochdale and Rotherham United...
(born 1986), English football player - Gareth Thomas (rugby) (born 1974), former Welsh rugby union team captain
Characters
- Alfie MoonAlfie MoonAlfred William "Alfie" Moon is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Shane Richie. He made his first appearance on 21 November 2002, and left on 25 December 2005...
, a character in the BBC soap opera EastEnders - Alfie O'Meagan, a Marvel Comics supervillain
Other uses
- Alfie DennenAlfie DennenAlfie Dennen is a British creative technologist, Artist, and founder of several prominent websites based around mobile blogging.- Projects :Dennen co-founded the mobile blogging platform Moblog, formerly MoblogUK, in November 2003...
, British technologist and pundit, and founder of several prominent websites based around mobile blogging - Alfie KohnAlfie KohnAlfie Kohn is an American author and lecturer who has explored a number of topics in education, parenting, and human behavior...
(born 1957), American lecturer and author in the fields of education, psychology and parenting