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Aloysius

al-ə-WISH-əs

Popularity

#4699

stable

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."

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

    Italian aristocrat and Jesuit saint

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Personality Traits

NobleKindIntelligentThoughtful

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