Al

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Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Al is an English nickname, short for:
1. Alan, from a Germanic tribe. It possibly means “Peace,” “Rock,” “Handsome,” or “Hound”).
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2. Albert, originally it meant “Noble Bright” from “adal” or “aethel” (noble) and “berht” (bright).
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3. Alfred, from an Old English name which meant “Elf Advice,” “With Elf Wisdom,” “Good Counsel,” or “All Peace,” from “aelf” (elf), and “raed” (advice, counsel), or “fried” (peace).

History:
N/A
Please see Alan, Albert, or Alfred for more information.

Pronunciation: al.

Famous Bearers:
Miscellaneous:
Al Capone (1899-1947)
American gangster.

Singers and Entertainers:
Al(berto) Pacino (1940-)
American actor.

Sports Stars:
Al Unser (1939-)
American race car driver.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.023 % named Al

Popularity of Al:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 411th most popular.
1910-1920: 457th most popular.
1920-1930: 537th most popular.
1930-1940: 458th most popular.
1940-1950: 446th most popular.
1950-1960: 399th most popular.
1960-1970: 515th most popular.
1970-1980: 692nd most popular.
1980-2000: N/A