Standard spelling
阿尔菲
Ā ěr fēi
The standard Chinese spelling of Alfie.
- 阿
- a common name sound
- 尔
- a common name ending
- 菲
- fragrant, lush
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Alfie.
Alfie in Chinese
In Chinese, Alfie is written 阿尔菲 (Ā ěr fēi), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 安飞 (Ān fēi): a Chinese-style name meaning at peace and taking flight.
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阿尔菲
Ā ěr fēi
Alfie
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
安飞
Ān fēi
A Chinese-style name meaning at peace and taking flight.
- 安
- peace, calm
- 飞
- to fly
Close to the “Al-fie” sound of Alfie, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
飞
Fēi
A single character meaning to fly.
- 飞
- to fly
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Alfie comes from.
Alfie began as a pet form of Alfred, from Old English words meaning “elf” and “counsel”. It is now a popular name in its own right in Britain.
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 阿尔菲 (Ā ěr fēi) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Alfie.
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阿Earth尔Fire菲Wood
阿尔菲 carries Earth, Fire and Wood. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Earth, Fire or Wood; if it needs Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Alfie in Chinese
What does the name Alfie mean?
Alfie began as a pet form of Alfred, from Old English words meaning “elf” and “counsel”. It is now a popular name in its own right in Britain.
How do you say Alfie in Chinese?
Alfie is written 阿尔菲 and pronounced Ā ěr fēi. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Alfie.
What does 安飞 mean?
安飞 (Ān fēi) is a Chinese-style name for Alfie: a Chinese-style name meaning at peace and taking flight. 安 means “peace, calm”, 飞 means “to fly”.
Which version of Alfie is best for a tattoo?
阿尔菲 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 安飞 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.