Aloysius
al-ə-WISH-əs
Popularity
#4699
Letters
8
Syllables
4
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
5,704
Peak Year
#199 in 1916
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Royal & Regal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Aloysius is a Latinized form of Louis. Louis is of Germanic origin, meaning "famous warrior."
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Italian aristocrat and Jesuit saint
Personality Traits
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