Alfonse Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alfonse Name at a Glance

Name	Alfonse
Meaning	Variant of Alphonse: Ready for a fight. Common in Spain since the 7th century. Famous bearer: Gangster Al Capone's name was Alphonse.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Alfonse Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alfonse means “Variant of Alphonse: Ready for a fight. Common in Spain since the 7th century. Famous bearer: Gangster Al Capone's name was Alphonse”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alfonse Name Origin

Our database records Alfonse under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alfonse a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alfonse is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alfonse

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