Alfons

Spanish and Italian
"noble, ready"

Alfons Origin and Meaning

The name Alfons is a boy's name of German origin.

Alfons is a masculine name with Germanic origins, representing a variant spelling of Alfonso or Alphonse common in Northern European countries, particularly Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. Derived from the Old Germanic elements 'adal' meaning noble and 'funs' meaning ready or eager, Alfons carries the meaning "noble and ready" or "eager for battle." Historically associated with several European monarchs and nobles, the name conveys dignity and classical strength. While less common in English-speaking countries, Alfons maintains steady popularity in parts of Europe. The name offers friendly nicknames like Al or Fons and projects an image of reliable steadfastness with a touch of continental sophistication.

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Famous People Named Alfons

  • Alfons Goppel
    German politician
  • Alfons Gorbach
    Austrian politician
  • Alfons Jēgers
    Latvian football and hockey player
  • Alfons Karpiński
    Polish painter
  • Alfons Rissberger
    German author
  • Alfons van Blaaderen
    Dutch physicist
  • Alfons Vilhelm Robert Rebane
    Estonian military commander