Ælfgifu's mother, Æthelgifu, seems to have played a decisive role in her rise to prominence by the king's side, as indicated by their joint appearances in the sources.
Ibu Ælfgifu, Æthelgifu, tampaknya telah memainkan peranan penting di dalam ketenarannya di sisi raja, seperti yang ditunjukkan oleh penampilan bersama mereka di dalam sumber.