Al

Al is an English short form of any of several names beginning with the element Al-, most commonly Albert, Alfred, or Alan. Albert derives from the Old High German elements adal, meaning noble, and beraht, meaning bright, while Alfred comes from Old English aelf, meaning elf, and raed, meaning counsel. The name has been borne by numerous well-known figures, including jazz musician Al Jolson and boxer Muhammad Ali, who was commonly called Al in early life. Related forms include Alf, Albie, and the fuller names Albert, Alfred, and Alan.