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Alfonso

The name Alfonso is of Italian origin. The meaning of Alfonso comes from the Old Germanic term 'adalfunus', and is composed of the elements 'adal’, meaning ‘noble’, and ‘funus’, meaning ‘ready’, ‘eager’. Alfonso translates to ‘ready’, ‘eager’, ‘noble’. Another origin of Alfonso is from the name Ildefonso, composed of ‘hild’, ‘halde’, translating to ‘battle’, ‘fight’, ‘war’. Alfonso is a name so popular in Portugal and Spain, that more than 10 kings have borne this name! Portugal’s king Alfonso I is also known as the Conqueror the Great. He was the first ruler of Portugal. Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron is well-known for his movies, especially 'Gravity' and 'Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban'. American actor Alfonso Ribeiro is another popular actor with this name who starred in ‘The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

noble, ready

Origin

Spanish and Italian

Numerology

A is for activities, for you have many.

L is for lucky, who is more?

F is for fabulous, yes the fabulous you!

O is for ornate, nothing plain here!

N is for noble, your regal bearing.

S is for sensible, the practical side.

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

Lucky

Alfonso lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Alfonso

  • Josey Hollis Dorsey (b. 2015) son of American actors Naya Rivera & Ryan Dorsey
  • Alfonso I XI, Kings of Spain
  • Alfonso XII (Alfonso Francisco de Asís Fernando Pío Juan María de la Concepción Gregorio Pelayo) King of Spain
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Alfonso in Pop Culture

  • Hale Santiago character on TV's "Lost Girl"
  • Hale family on TV's "Teen Wolf"
  • Jasper and Rosalie Hale characters in the "Twilight" saga
  • W.W Hale character in "Heist Society" novels by Ally Carter
  • Alfonso Alto character in "Sims" series
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