Day of Saint Alfonso, August 1. Names for children

Alfonso is a name for a boy of Germanic origin that means "prepared for combat", which advances some of the courage and disposition that will accompany your child throughout life. Although it is not one of the most frequent names, its use is not extravagant or outdated, but it sounds original and di

Alfonso is a name for a boy of Germanic origin that means "prepared for combat", which advances some of the courage and disposition that will accompany your child throughout life.

Although it is not one of the most frequent names, its use is not extravagant or outdated, but it sounds original and distinguished. Celebrate your name day on August 1, which is the day of St. Alphonsus.

Curiosities about the name Alfonso

By the meaning of his name, Alfonso has a charismatic and mysterious personality that exerts a great influence on others. He triumphs in social relationships because of his open and friendly nature and because he lacks self-confidence. In addition, Alfonso is a very committed person and does not shy away from acquiring responsibilities in the family and work environment.

The name Alfonso is known throughout the world with some variants thanks to the Germanic tradition. Alfons, Alphonse or Alfonsus are some of the forms of the name of your child that we find in other languages, while Alonso or Ildefonso are usually considered as variations of the same family, both very attractive.

May help you choose the name of your baby to know that Alfonso is the name of kings, because there are many European monarchs, especially Spanish, who have taken him. Maybe that has made the name Alfonso always surrounded by an aura of nobility and sophistication like few others.

But we also know many illustrious people who have the name of your son, especially in the world of letters and cinema. Thus we have the filmmakers Alfonso Ungría and Alfonso Cuarón, the playwright Alfonso Paso, the writers Alphonse Daudet, Alphonse de Lamartin and Alfonso Sastre and the journalists Alfonso Usía and Alfonso Arús.

To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate your saint in the month of August, consult our calendar of the names of saints of August. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.

And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.

Laura Vélez. Collaborator of Guiainfantil.com