Alonso
Meaning of Alonso
The name Alonso is a distinguished male name of Spanish and Italian origin, often pronounced as ah-LOHN-soh or ah-LON-soh. This classic name, which also has the variation Alonzo, carries historical and cultural significance. Alonso is derived from the Germanic name Alfonso, meaning "noble and ready." It has been borne by notable figures such as Alonso Quijano, the protagonist in Miguel de Cervantes' famous novel "Don Quixote." The name maintains a steady popularity in the United States, consistently appearing in baby name rankings over the decades. In recent years, it ranked 845th in 2023 with 286 newborns given this name. Its timeless appeal makes Alonso a strong choice for parents seeking a name that blends cultural richness with classic elegance.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as ah-LOHN-soh (/aˈlo.nso/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as ah-LON-soh (/aˈlon.so/)
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Notable People Named Alonso
| Alonso de Ojeda was a renowned Spanish explorer and conquistador known for his expeditions in modern-day South America and the Caribbean, including the naming of Venezuela and being the first European to visit various regions. |
| Alonso Valiente, a Spanish conquistador and cousin of Hernán Cortés, played a significant role in the early governance of Mexico City and Puebla de los Ángeles. |
| Alonso Edward, also known as Alonso Reno Edward Henry, is a Panamanian sprinter known for his expertise in the 100 and 200 meters. |
| Luiz Alonso Ramírez Ulate is a Costa Rican ecologist and professor at North Carolina State University, who served as president of the Society for Freshwater Science from 2020 to 2021. |
| Alonso Sánchez Coello, a prominent Iberian portrait painter of the Spanish and Portuguese Renaissance, is renowned for his unique style that blends Flemish objectivity with Venetian sensuality, and for serving as the court painter to Philip II. |
| Alonso Cano Almansa, also known as Alonzo Cano, was a renowned Spanish painter, architect, and sculptor born in Granada. |
| Alonso Álvarez de Toledo, 12th Marquess of Valdueza - Alonso Álvarez de Toledo y Urquijo, 12th Marquess of Valdueza, GE is a Spanish nobleman and the current president of the Junta de Homologación and the Spanish delegation of the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation. |
| Alonso Mudarra, a Spanish composer of the Renaissance, was known for his innovative instrumental music and songs, and is credited with composing the earliest surviving music for the guitar. |
| Alonso de León "El Mozo" was a prominent explorer and governor in New Spain, known for leading expeditions into northeastern Mexico and southern Texas. |
| Alonso de Aragón, also known as Alfonso de Aragón, was a prominent Archbishop and Lieutenant General of Aragon, born in Cervera as an illegitimate son of Ferdinand II of Aragon. |
| Alonso de Covarrubias was a prominent Spanish Renaissance architect and sculptor known for his work in Toledo. |
| Alonso Ruizpalacios is a Mexican film director renowned for directing the acclaimed feature films Güeros (2014), Museum (2018), and A Cop Movie (2021). |
| Alonso Verdugo, 3rd Count of Torrepalma - Alonso Verdugo de Castilla, a Spanish count, was known for his diplomatic skills and poetic talent. |
| Alonso Gutiérrez, also known as Alonso de la Vera Cruz, was a prominent Spanish philosopher and Augustinian who made significant contributions to intellectual life in New Spain and the history of Mexico. |
| Alonso Gonzalez Calderón (c.1610-1696) was a Spanish Captain who served as regidor and mayordomo of Santa Fe during the Viceroyalty of Peru. |
