Alfonso

Boy's name

Alfonso is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "adal" meaning "noble" and "funs" meaning "ready" or "eager."

Meaning Noble and ready
Origin Italian
U.S. births in 2023 251
Peak year 1991

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Notable Namesakes

  • Alfonso Cuaron - Film director known for "Gravity" and "Roma."
  • Alfonso Ribeiro - Actor famous for playing Carlton on "Fresh Prince."
  • Alfonso Herrera - Actor known for "Rebelde" and "Sense8."
  • Alfonso Soriano - Former MLB player with multiple All-Star appearances.
  • Alfonso Cuarón - Mexican astronaut who flew on Space Shuttle Discovery.
  • Alfonso Gomez-Rejon - Director known for "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl."
  • Alfonso de Portago - Spanish racing driver and nobleman.
  • Alfonso Arau - Actor and director of "Like Water for Chocolate."
  • Alfonso de Orleans y Borbón - Spanish nobleman and racing driver.
  • Alfonso de Angoitia - Executive Vice President of Televisa.

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