Alfonso — Spanish and Italian form of a Visigothic Germanic name, probably meaning "noble and ready", from the element adal "noble" combined with funs "ready". Other theories claim the first element is hadu or hild (see Ildefonso), both of which mean "battle". It is possible that two or more names merged into a single form.
Saintly namesake: Alphonsus Maria de Liguori was an Italian bishop, theologian, and founder of the Redemptorists, remembered for his influential writings and compassion. He is one of several saints named Alfonso. (August 1 · 18th century)
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