The nameAlphonsine
Alphonsine is a French girl's name of Germanic origin, the feminine of Alphonse. It was common in France around 1900.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Alphonsine comes from Alphonse, from the Germanic adal, "noble", and funs, "ready, eager".
Origin
Germanic, through the Spanish Alfonso.
History
The name was mostly given in France at the turn of the 20th century, then became rare after the 1920s. Girls named Alphonsine celebrate their name day on Saint Alphonsus's feast.
Popularity of the name Alphonsine
Alphonsine in France
Alphonsine was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 5,725 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Alphonsine. Half of all babies named Alphonsine in France were born before 1911, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Alphonsine in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alphonsine mean?
Alphonsine comes from Alphonse, from the Germanic adal, "noble", and funs, "ready, eager".
What is the origin of the name Alphonsine?
Germanic, through the Spanish Alfonso.
Is Alphonsine a girl's or a boy's name?
Alphonsine is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Alphonsine?
Variants and related names of Alphonsine include Alphonse.