Alfie
a male given name, form of .
Contemporary Examples
A year later, he starred in Alfie, playing a man who beds every woman in sight.
Michael Caine Tells His Life Straight Jacob Bernstein October 24, 2010
I would have to say that the importance of what “Alfie” says, its meaning.
Burt Bacharach: How I Write Noah Charney May 14, 2013
After Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen) lay siege to Winterfell in Season 2, he was betrayed by his own men and Winterfell was burned.
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 3 for Dummies Jace Lacob March 26, 2013
Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen), the heir of Lord Balon Greyjoy and longtime hostage of House Stark, is a troubled young fella.
Game of Thrones’ 8 Most WTF Scenes: Twincest Rape, Shadow Baby, George W. Bush’s Head, and More Marlow Stern April 25, 2014
Or a song like “Alfie,” the lyrics came first because it had to be about what the movie was about.
Burt Bacharach: How I Write Noah Charney May 14, 2013
Historical Examples
“I, personally, am going to sign the pass for a week’s leave for Alfie when this is over,” he said.
Sabotage in Space Carey Rockwell
Ma never alluded, herself, to this little weakness of Alfie’s.
Saturday’s Child Kathleen Norris
“We’ll be entering the atmosphere in a minute, Alfie,” yelled Tom into the intercom.
Danger in Deep Space Carey Rockwell
Alfie, bad habits and all, was due to her father and mother being married.
Carnival Compton Mackenzie
A hatch clanked behind them, and Alfie stepped into the control deck to snap to his version of attention.
Danger in Deep Space Carey Rockwell
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