Find out how popular the first name Alonsso has been for the last 1 years (from 2022 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Alonsso by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Alonsso is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Alonsso.

The history of the first name Alonsso

The name Alonsso is a Spanish variation of the Germanic name Alfonso, which itself derives from the medieval Iberian name Alfons. This name has its roots in the Gothic language and is a compound of the elements alf, meaning "elf" or "supernatural being," and funs or funiz, meaning "ready" or "eager." The name was likely introduced to the Iberian Peninsula by the Visigoths, a Germanic tribe that ruled parts of the region from the 5th to the 8th centuries.

The earliest known bearer of the name Alfonso was Alfonso I, also known as Alfonso the Catholic, the King of Asturias from 739 to 757 AD. He was a key figure in the Christian resistance against the Moorish conquest of the Iberian Peninsula, and his victory at the Battle of Covadonga in 718 is considered the starting point of the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle to reclaim the region from Muslim rule.

One of the most famous bearers of the name was Alfonso X, also known as Alfonso the Wise or Alfonso the Learned, who ruled as King of Castile and León from 1252 to 1284. He was a prolific patron of the arts and sciences and oversaw the production of numerous works on topics ranging from astronomy to law. His court was a center of learning and cultural exchange, and he was instrumental in the development of the Castilian language.

Another notable Alonsso was Alonso de Ercilla y Zúñiga (1533-1594), a Spanish soldier and poet best known for his epic poem La Araucana, which chronicles the Spanish conquest of Chile and the resistance of the Mapuche people. The poem is considered one of the greatest works of Spanish Renaissance literature and a valuable historical account of the conflict.

In the world of exploration, Alonso de Ojeda (1468-1515) was a Spanish navigator and conquistador who led several expeditions to the Caribbean and South America in the early 16th century. He is credited with giving the name Venezuela ("Little Venice") to the region now known as Venezuela, and his explorations contributed significantly to the mapping of the northern coast of South America.

Finally, Alonso Sánchez Coello (1531-1588) was a Spanish Renaissance painter known for his portraits of the Spanish royal family and nobility. His works, which include portraits of King Philip II and members of his court, are highly regarded for their technical mastery and attention to detail, and they provide valuable insights into the fashion and customs of the time.

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