Alfonso

Male

Meaning

Noble and ready

Origin

Spanish

Pronunciation

/ælˈfɒnsoʊ/

Traits associated with the name Alfonso:

Dogs named Alfonso tend to be loving, affectionate, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Alfonso?

Naming your dog Alfonso suggests that you have a fondness for unique and unusual names. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy having fun.

Is Alfonso a good dog name?

Alfonso has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Alfonso isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Alfonso is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Alfonso was, in the past month, the 2610th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Alfonso is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Alfonso was viewed 34 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Alfonso's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Alfonso is most adored in Indiana, New York and Texas.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Tennessee and California.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Alfonso.

Most popular breeds named Alfonso:

  1. Chihuahua

Alfonso is found in these categories:

spanish dog names
spanish

Common given name with royal origins in Spain.

Dog names like Alfonso:

Spanish for handsome
Expert, capable
Noble and bright
The creamy pasta sauce; also means "wise counsellor" or "counsellor of the elves"
Noble; ready for battle
Guardian; elf warrior
Alfonso dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (3)

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Rylan (New Jersey, United States)
my dog alfonzo loves food.
May 01, 2024

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Rick (Ontario, Canada)
Jst named my Bully pupply Alfonso and Fonso for short . It means ready for battle and noble
August 12, 2023

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Regan (Guanajuato, Mexico)
We picked it because we wanted to call our dog Alfie, but we live in Mexico, so the long version is Alfonso.
January 31, 2023

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