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Alonso

ah-LON-so

Popularity

#769

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

11,905

Peak Year

#380 in 2010

First Recorded

1915

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Alonso is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Alphonse, a Germanic name meaning "noble and ready" or "eager for battle".

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Alonso de Ercilla

    Spanish nobleman, soldier and epic poet

  • Fernando Alonso

    Spanish Formula One racer

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Personality Traits

noblebraveintelligentcharming

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