Day of Saint Ildefonso, January 23. Names for children

Ildefonso is a name for a child of Germanic origin that means "he who is prepared for combat", thus revealing this name a great strength of character that will undoubtedly accompany your son throughout his life. Generally it is equated to the name Alfonso and hardly presents variations in other lang

Ildefonso is a name for a child of Germanic origin that means "he who is prepared for combat", thus revealing this name a great strength of character that will undoubtedly accompany your son throughout his life. Generally it is equated to the name Alfonso and hardly presents variations in other languages. It celebrates its name day on January 23, which is the day of San Ildefonso.

Curiosities about the name Ildefonso

The name Ildefonso implies an energetic, dynamic and creative personality. As is clear from its meaning, Ildefonso is always ready and ready to defend those causes he considers his, something that also makes him a protective person and a true leader. With an overwhelming and charismatic personality, Ildefonso is the soul of any meeting.

It is a name that has remained in use throughout history thanks to the figure of San Ildefonso, an archbishop of Toledo of the seventh century, famous for his eloquence and for defending the figure of the Virgin Mary, until the point of witnessing an apparition where the Virgin herself imposed the chasuble as a sign of gratitude. San Ildefonso is also one of the fathers of the church, patron saint of Toledo.

In honor of this saint from which your son takes his name there are also numerous places throughout the Spanish geography with the name of San Ildefonso. Perhaps the best known place is the Granja de San Ildefonso, with its royal palace declared a National Heritage, located in the province of Segovia. A place with history and charm that is worth visiting.

But there are also illustrious figures who carry the name Ildefonso, such as the prestigious urbanist architect of the Ensanche de Barcelona in the 19th century, Ildefonso Cerdà. More current, we find the overwhelming success writer Ildefonso Falcones, author of "The Cathedral of the sea" and "The hand of Fatima."

To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate their saint in the month of January, consult our calendar of the names of saints of January. 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 Sánchez.Collaborator of GuiaInfantil.com