Alphey

Diminutive of Alfred, English

"wise counselor"

Alphey Origin and Meaning

The name Alphey is a boy's name.

Alphey is a masculine name of Old English origin, derived from the ancient name Ælfheah, combining the elements 'ælf' (elf) and 'heah' (high). Historically, it evolved through various forms including Alphege and Alphege. The name was carried by Saint Alphege, an Anglo-Saxon Archbishop of Canterbury who was martyred in 1012. Despite its historical significance, Alphey remains extremely rare in modern usage. It has a distinctive vintage quality with its soft sound and unique ending. The name offers an unusual alternative to more common names with similar sounds like Alfie or Alfred, while carrying echoes of medieval English heritage.