Alfonso
al-FON-so
Popularity
#920
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
41,353
Peak Year
#580 in 1991
First Recorded
1881
Style
Vintage, Royal & Regal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Noble and ready for battle. Of Germanic origin.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Alfonso Cuarón
Mexican film director and producer.
Alfonso XIII
King of Spain.
Personality Traits
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